Table 2.
Allergic Sensitization Data (n= 196)
| Variable | |
|---|---|
| Number of positive allergy tests (0–10), M (SD) | 3.18 (2.47) |
| Degree of atopy (%)* | |
| 1–2 positive allergy tests | 29 |
| 3–5 positive allergy tests | 36 |
| 6–10 positive allergy tests | 18 |
| Proportion sensitized to allergens (%) | |
| Mouse | 37 |
| Cockroach | 28 |
| Dust mite | 61 |
| Cat | 32 |
| Dog | 25 |
| Ragweed | 24 |
| Spring Trees | 47 |
| Grass | 28 |
| Plantain pollen | 10 |
| Mold | 28 |
| Mean environmental control score (1–9), M (SD) | 3.74 (2.56) |
| Pest exposure (%) | 40 |
| Carpet in sleeping room | 43 |
| Dog ownership | 24 |
| Cat ownership | 11 |
| Smoke exposure | 41 |
*
17% of the sample did not have a positive allergy test