Table 4. Additional aspects of self-reported AR investigated.
| Related contents | Rural (%) | Urban (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-awareness of symptoms | |||
| Blocked nose | 54.1 | 26.2 | <0.01 |
| Runny nose | 50.0 | 55.5 | 0.014 |
| Itchy nose | 42.7 | 21.1 | <0.01 |
| Sneezing | 57.7 | 51.0 | <0.01 |
| Olfactory disorders | 20.0 | 3.6 | <0.01 |
| Ocular symptoms | 36.8 | 8.7 | <0.01 |
| Throat symptoms | 32.3 | 40.8 | <0.01 |
| Reported allergen | |||
| Pollen | 20.0 | 34.9 | <0.01 |
| Dust mite | 22.3 | 15.1 | <0.01 |
| Fungi | 9.4 | 9.4 | 1 |
| Weed | 8.0 | 7.5 | 0.676 |
| Tree | 2.0 | 5.7 | <0.01 |
| Animal fur | 2.0 | 5.7 | <0.01 |
| Medical history | |||
| Present at the clinic | 2.1 | 5.9 | <0.01 |
| Physician diagnosed AR | 1.7 | 3.9 | <0.01 |
| Surgical/medical treatment | 1.5 | 5.1 | <0.01 |
| Effective treatment | 41.7 | 51.3 | <0.01 |
| Comorbidities | |||
| Chronic sinusitis | 29.0 | 40.2 | <0.01 |
| Asthma | 15.4 | 25.5 | <0.01 |
| Atopic dermatitis | 33.3 | 6.4 | <0.01 |
| Allergies in the family members | |||
| AR | 40.5 | 16.9 | <0.01 |
| Chronic sinusitis | 32.4 | 40.3 | <0.01 |
| Asthma | 18.9 | 11.3 | <0.01 |
| Atopic dermatitis | 16.2 | 34.7 | <0.01 |
| Month for nasal symptoms | |||
| January | 36.2 | 28.5 | <0.01 |
| February | 23.5 | 27.4 | 0.045 |
| March | 35.6 | 32.5 | 0.144 |
| April | 32.2 | 29.9 | 0.266 |
| May | 28.9 | 15.0 | <0.01 |
| June | 23.5 | 4.4 | <0.01 |
| July | 24.2 | 6.9 | <0.01 |
| August | 22.8 | 7.7 | <0.01 |
| September | 20.8 | 10.2 | <0.01 |
| October | 32.9 | 12.8 | <0.01 |
| November | 49.7 | 33.6 | <0.01 |
| December | 48.3 | 28.1 | <0.01 |
AR, allergic rhinitis.