Table. Clinical and demographic data of all 148 mugwort pollen-allergic individuals.
| Variables | FA* (n = 107) | NFA† (n = 41) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of recruitment (yr) | 34.1 ± 13.1 (14–59) | 29.7 ± 12.3 (11–62) | 0.06 | |
| Age of onset (yr) | 19.0 ± 10.5 (3–45) | 23.9 ± 11.3 (6–46) | 0.02 | |
| Male | 50 (48) | 20 (49) | 0.56 | |
| Mugwort pollen allergy | ||||
| Ocular symptoms | 92 (86) | 38 (93) | 0.47 | |
| Nasal symptoms | 107 (100) | 41 (100) | 0.71 | |
| Pulmonary symptoms | 42 (39) | 21 (51) | 0.32 | |
| Plant food allergy | ||||
| Oral allergy syndrome | 73 (68) | - | - | |
| Urticaria | 55 (51) | - | - | |
| Respiratory symptoms | 40 (37) | - | - | |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | 37 (35) | - | - | |
| Hypotension | 12 (11) | - | - | |
| Anaphylaxis | 51 (48) | - | - | |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation (range) or number (%).
*Individuals with plant food allergy; †Individuals without plant food allergy.