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Study population characteristics
| Parameter | Group A (n = 39) | Group B (n = 41) | Group C (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years]: | ||||
| Range | 18–68 | 18–59 | 21–69 | |
| Mean | 39.7 | 32.6 | 38.7 | |
| Gender (women : men) | 35 : 4 | 21 : 20 | 16 : 4 | |
| Concomitant allergic diseases | Asthma | 17 (43.6%) | 32 (78%) | – |
| Rhinitis | 24 (61.5%) | 36 (87.8%) | – | |
| Conjunctivitis | 21 (53.8%) | 29 (70.7%) | – | |
| Atopic dermatitis | 10 (25.6%) | 7 (17.1%) | – | |
| Food allergy | 19 (48.7%) | 23 (56.1%) | – | |
| Insect venom allergy | 7 (17.9%) | 5 (12.2%) | – | |
| Drug allergy | 14 (35.9%) | 16 (39%) | – |
