Statistical methods
Data distribution was evaluated by graphical method. Quantitative
variables were summarised using median and interquartile range (P25-P75)
and qualitative variables using frequency and percentage. Odds ratios
(ORs) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to evaluate the risk
for a specific outcome. Outcomes were categorized as follows: 1. No ENT
treatment or ambulatory treatment; 2. specific ENT management (minor
procedure, inpatient treatment, surgical procedure). Statistical
analysis was carried out using the free software R
(https://www.r-project.org) with RCmdr.
RESULTS
A total of 572 consecutive subjects were prospectively included between
March 16 and May 3, 2020.