Table I.
Total cases (n = 212): description of epidemiological and allergic features
| Epidemiological features | |
| Age (y), median (IQR) | 10 (7-11) |
| Gender M/T | 63% |
| Family atopy | 76% |
| Allergic comorbidities | |
| Rhinitis | 90% |
| Conjunctivitis | 85% |
| Atopic dermatitis | 50% |
| Food allergy | 36% |
| Sensitization to aeroallergens | |
| Pollen | 90% |
| Animal dander | 49% |
| Molds | 23% |
| House dust mite | 19% |
| Type of allergic asthma | |
| Seasonal | 49% |
| Perennial | 51% |
| Asthma treatment∗ | |
| Step 1 | 40% |
| Step 2 | 21% |
| Steps 3 and 4 | 35% |
| Step 5 | 4% |
GINA, Global Initiative for Asthma; IQR, interquartile range.
∗
According to respiratory symptoms during the preceding year following GINA personalized management.