Table 3.
Demographic characteristics of patients with multiple allergies versus single allergy
| Parameter | Single (n = 146) | Multiple (n = 87) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, months (IQR) | 77.5 (66–121.5) | 75 (61–111) | NS |
| Gender, M (%) | 59.31 | 59.77 | NS |
| BMI Z-score median (IQR)* | 0.1 (− 0.64–0.84) | 0.18 (− 0.43–0.8125) | NS |
| HDM (%)** | 81.58 | 75.38 | NS |
| AD (%) | 17.12 | 42.53 | < 0.001 |
| Asthma (%) | 26.90 | 36.78 | NS |
IQR interquartile range, BMI body mass index, HDM house dust mite, AD atopic dermatitis
*n = 143 and 86 for single allergic and multiply allergic patients, respectively
**n = 114 and 65 single allergic and multiply allergic patients, respectively