Table 2. Clinical characteristics of the allergic rhinitis group.
| Characteristics | Allergic rhinitis (n = 32) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitized allergen | ||
| House dust mite | 23 (71.9%) | |
| Weeds pollen | 11 (34.4%) | |
| Trees pollen | 8 (25.0%) | |
| Pets | 6 (18.8%) | |
| Grasses pollen | 3 (9.4%) | |
| Cockroach | 1 (3.1%) | |
| Fungus | 1 (3.1%) | |
| Nasal symptoms | ||
| Total nasal symptom score | 5.1 ± 1.6 | |
| Nasal obstruction | 2.0 ± 1.1 | |
| Nasal itching | 0.9 ± 1.0 | |
| Rhinorrhea | 1.4 ± 1.0 | |
| Sneezing | 0.9 ± 0.9 | |
| Symptom duration, years | 4.6 ± 3.8 | |
| Lab findings | ||
| Total IgE, IU/mL | 389.7 ± 709.4 | |
| Eosinophils, 1×106/L | 193.5 ± 107.4 | |
Values are expressed as percentages (for categorical variables) or means ± standard deviations (for normally distributed continuous variables).
IgE = immunoglobulin E