Table III.
Referral pathways for children with atopic dermatitis, food allergy, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, and/or asthma
| Factor | Number of atopic diseases | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 diseases (n = 164) | ≥ 3 diseases (n = 81) | ||
| Referred to a hospital (total) | 84 | 65 | 3.87 (2.07, 7.24) |
| From GP and practising specialist | 31 | 38 | 3.73 (2.08, 6.71) |
| Instantly from GP | 33 | 14 | 0.83 (0.42, 1.66) |
| Instantly from home | 18 | 8 | 0.89 (0.37, 2.14) |
| Referred to practising specialist (total) | 80 | 16 | 0.26 (0.14, 0.48) |
| From GP | 72 | 15 | 0.29 (0.15, 0.55) |
| Instantly from home | 8 | 1 | 0.24 (0.33, 1.98) |
CI: confidence interval; GP: general practitioner; n: number; OR: odds ratio.