Characteristic All patients
(N=86)
Age
Mean (SD) – yo 41.7 ± 11.8
Gender (N - %)
Female 56 (65.1)
Male 30 (34.9)
Ethnicity (N - %)
Caucasian 84 (97.7)
North African 2 (2.3)
Addictions (N - %)
Non-smoker 77 (89.5)
Mild smoker (1-10 cigarettes daily) 7 (8.1)
Moderate smoker (11-20 cigarettes daily) 1 (1.2)
Heavy smoker (>20 cigarettes daily) 1 (1.2)
Allergic patients 16 (18.6)
Comorbidities
GERD 9 (10.5)
Asthma 5 (5.8)
Allergic rhinitis 5 (5.8)
Hypertension 4 (4.7)
Hypothyroidism 3 (3.5)
Psoriasis 2 (2.4)
Depression 2 (2.3)
Sarcoidosis 1 (1.2)
Hemochromatosis 1 (1.2)
Obstructive apnea syndrome 1 (1.2)
Autoimmune disease 0 (0)
Diabetes 0 (0)
Renal failure 0 (0)
Hepatic insufficiency 0 (0)
Respiratory insufficiency 0 (0)
Heart problems 0 (0)
Neurological diseases 0 (0)