| Group (N=106) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wet | Non-wet | ||
| Number | 48 | 58 | |
| Male : Female | 41:7 | 44:14 | |
| Age(yrs.) | Mean±SD | 69.02±13.84 | 71.19±10.35 |
| Range | 30–87 | 38–90 | |
| MPAS (No.) | 4 point (13)5 point (35) | 4 point (10)5 point (48) | |
| Pathogenesis | |||
| Stroke | 21 | 29 | |
| Head-neck cancer | 3 | 6 | |
| Aging | 1 | 1 | |
| Degeneration | 11 | 8 | |
| Medical disease | 12 | 14 | |