Table 3 Homogeneity test for general characteristics and measurement variables at baseline (mean ± standard deviation)
Characteristic | Bimin decoction group (n = 51) | Control group (n = 47) | 푃 value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 36.8 ± 11.6 | 37.9 ± 10.2 | 0.523 |
Male/female | 29/22 | 26/21 | 0.221 |
TNSS (score) | |||
Overall | 7.84 ± 1.46 | 8.43 ± 1.56 | 0.062 |
Sneezing | 2.22 ± 0.67 | 2.28 ± 0.71 | 0.608 |
Runny nose | 2.06 ± 0.79 | 2.23 ± 0.76 | 0.265 |
Itchy nose | 1.90 ± 0.94 | 2.19 ± 0.74 | 0.141 |
Nasal obstruction | 1.67 ± 0.95 | 1.72 ± 0.85 | 0.784 |
RQLQ (score) | |||
Overall | 67.18 ± 8.19 | 66.81 ± 9.23 | 0.735 |
Activity limitations | 9.04 ± 2.88 | 9.77 ± 3.10 | 0.226 |
Sleep problems | 6.12 ± 2.42 | 6.36 ± 2.34 | 0.576 |
Nasal symptoms | 14.24 ± 2.95 | 13.94 ± 3.00 | 0.604 |
Eye symptoms | 5.80 ± 3.02 | 4.85 ± 3.20 | 0.128 |
Non nose/eye symptoms | 14.04 ± 3.48 | 13.72 ± 3.75 | 0.702 |
Practical problems | 10.25 ± 2.54 | 11.04 ± 3.00 | 0.123 |
Emotional functioning | 7.69 ± 2.67 | 7.13 ± 2.94 | 0.331 |