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Patient characteristics
| Atopic patients (n = 55) | HC (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Male (%) | 71 % | 78 % |
| Age, mean (range) | 8.8 (1.5–17.5) | 8.6 (1.2–17.3) |
| Eczema at presentation | 51 (93 %) | 0 |
| Food allergy | 55 (100 %) | 0 |
| Asthma | 24 (44 %) | 0 |
| Skin prick test positive | 47 (87 %) | 0 |
| Elevated IgE | 55 (100 %) | 0 |
| Positive food | 31 (56 %) | 0 |
