Table 3.
TNSS according to detection of a respiratory virus in patients with perennial allergic rhinitis
| Type of virus | Detection of virus | TNSS, mean ± SD | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | positive (n = 25) | 5.20 ± 3.65 | .290 |
| negative (n = 33) | 6.12 ± 2.92 | ||
| HRV | positive (n = 13) | 6.31 ± 3.92 | .469 |
| negative (n = 45) | 5.56 ± 3.07 | ||
| PIV | positive (n = 9) | 4.00 ± 3.46 | .144 |
| negative (n = 49) | 6.04 ± 3.16 |
Abbreviations: HRV, human rhinovirus; PIV, parainfluenza virus; TNSS, total nasal symptom score.