Table 1. Demographic profile of subjects.
| Variable | BW-allergic (n=26) | BW-tolerant (n=11) | Total (n=37) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Female | 9 (34.6) | 2 (18.2) | 11 (29.7) |
| Male | 17 (65.4) | 9 (81.8) | 26 (70.3) |
| Age, median (range)* | 7 (4–14) | 4 (1–10) | 6 (1–14) |
| Concurrent allergic diseases† | |||
| Atopic dermatitis | 9 (34.6) | 5 (45.5) | 14 (37.8) |
| Asthma | 6 (23.1) | 4 (36.4) | 10 (27.0) |
| Allergic rhinitis | 11 (42.3) | 5 (45.5) | 16 (43.2) |
| Urticaria | 16 (61.5) | 10 (90.9) | 26 (70.3) |
| Angioedema | 6 (23.1) | 3 (27.3) | 9 (24.3) |
| Known food allergy (other than BW) | 9 (34.6) | 9 (81.8) | 18 (48.6) |
| Allergy to other plant foods | 8 (30.8) | 5 (45.5) | 13 (35.1) |
| Lifelong exposure to BW husk pillow | 12 (46.2) | 2 (18.2) | 14 (37.8) |
Values are presented as number (%).
BW, buckwheat.
*P=0.002 (Mann-Whitney). †Most subjects had more than one concurrent allergic disease.