Table II.
Frequencies of different triggering allergens among medical students & interns with allergic disorders at King Abdulaziz University (n=217).
| Triggering allergens | No | % |
|---|---|---|
| House dust | 99 | 45.6 |
| Smoke | 66 | 30.4 |
| Cold air | 62 | 28.6 |
| Perfumes | 58 | 26.7 |
| Weather changes | 58 | 26.7 |
| Pollution | 51 | 23.5 |
| Cats | 45 | 20.7 |
| Odours | 42 | 19.4 |
| Grass | 29 | 13.4 |
| Formalin | 28 | 12.9 |
| Stress | 27 | 12.4 |
| Insecticides | 26 | 11.9 |
| Hay | 21 | 9.7 |
| Pets (dogs) | 21 | 9.7 |
| Humidity | 21 | 9.7 |
| Cosmetics | 19 | 8.8 |
| Mould & mildew | 19 | 8.8 |
| Exercise | 17 | 6.5 |
| Leaves | 14 | 6.4 |
| Basement floors | 13 | 5.9 |
| Latex | 10 | 4.6 |
| Milk/dairy products | 9 | 4.1 |
| Menstruation (females with allergy.= 134) | 5 | 3.7 |
NB: Each question was separately asked