Table 2.
Frequency of Sensitization to Aeroallergens by Skin Prick Test
| Aeroallergens | Total SPT positive (n = 69) | Atopy-non-IBS (n = 41) | Atopy-IBS (n = 28) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternaria tenuis | 5 (7.2) | 3 (7.3) | 2 (7.1) | 0.762 |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 4 (5.8) | 2 (4.9) | 2 (7.1) | 0.908 |
| Blomia tropicalis | 56 (81.2) | 33 (80.5) | 23 (82.1) | 0.454 |
| Cladosporium herbarum | 5 (7.2) | 3 (7.3) | 2 (7.1) | 0.762 |
| Dermatophagoides farinae | 54 (78.3) | 30 (73.2) | 24 (85.7) | 0.172 |
| Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus | 56 (81.2) | 32 (78.0) | 24 (85.7) | 0.439 |
| Penicillium notatum | 5 (7.2) | 2 (4.9) | 3 (10.7) | 0.830 |
| Cockroach | 42 (60.9) | 21 (51.2) | 21 (75.0) | 0.268 |
| Dog dander | 35 (50.7) | 17 (41.5) | 18 (64.3) | 0.015 |
| Cat dander | 28 (40.6) | 10 (24.4) | 18 (64.3) | < 0.001 |
| Weed pollen | 15 (21.7) | 6 (14.6) | 9 (32.1) | 0.050 |
SPT, skin prick test; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome; IgE, immunoglobulin E.
Data are presented as number (%).