Table 4: ACE inhibitor questionnaire.

 

Characteristics

No. of patients (N = 111)

Reported side effects

72 (64.9%)

Reported dry cough

68 (61.3%)

Reported throat clearing

61 (55%)

Reported dry throat

59 (53.2%)

Presence of symptoms after discontinuation of ACE inhibitor

11 (9.9%)

Still use ACE inhibitor

38 (34.2%)

Switched to ARB

69 (62.2%)

 

Data are expressed as number of patients (percentage). ACE: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme; ARB: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker.