Table 3.
Adjusted odds ratios for the use of antihistamines stratified by history of asthma or allergies among glioma cases and controls, Harris County Adult Glioma Study, 2001–2006
Antihistamine use | Controls (n = 600) | Cases (n = 325) | Odds ratio (95% CI) |
---|---|---|---|
No asthma or allergy history | |||
No use | 362 | 259 | Reference |
<10 y | 21 | 14 | 0.91 (0.45, 1.84) |
≥10 y | 15 | 8 | 0.70 (0.29, 1.69) |
Any use | 36 | 22 | 0.82 (0.47, 1.44) |
Any asthma or allergy history | |||
No use | 146 | 23 | Reference |
<10 y | 32 | 8 | 1.73 (0.69, 4.29) |
≥10 y | 24 | 13 | 3.56 (1.56, 8.14) |
Any use | 56 | 21 | 2.54 (1.28, 5.03) |
NOTE: The odds ratios were derived from unconditional logistic regression models, adjusting for age, gender, and race.