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Table 2 Comparison of sample characteristics in patients who have a low oral pH versus others

From: Aspirin is associated with low oral pH levels and antacid helps to increase oral pH

 

Oral pH < 6.5

(n = 237)

Oral pH ≥ 6.5

(n = 134)

Number of patients with gastritis (%)

77 (56.2%)

60 (43.8%)

Number of patients with sinusitis (%)

72 (54.6%)

60 (45.4%)

Number of patients taking aspirin (%)

168 (69.1%)

75 (30.9%)

Number of patients taking antihypertensives (%)

150 (65.8%)

78 (34.2%)

Number of patients taking statins (%)

163 (67.4%)

79 (32.6%)

Number of patients taking nitrates (%)

99 (61.9%)

61 (38.1%)

Number of patients taking antacids (%)

75 (55.1%)

61 (44.9%)