Table 1 Comparison of age, sex distribution, and affected side between the 2 study groups
Parameter | Dry-ear group | Wet-ear group | Degrees of freedom | t value | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean age (yrs) | 44.588 ± 15.581 | 45.357 ± 15.579 | 29 | 0.1367 | 0.892 |
Sex (male/female) | 8/10 | 4/10 | 1 | 0.1088 | 2.571 |
Affected ear (right/left) | 8/10 | 5/9 | 1 | 0.8084 | 0.0588 |