Table 2.
Characteristics of the study subjects
| Subjects | Total, n = 16 | Male, n = 8 | Female, n = 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 26 (20–36) | 26 (21–36) | 26 (20–29) |
| Height [cm] | 176 (162–189) | 182 (175–189) | 168 (162–177) |
| Weight [kg] | 73 (53–92) | 81 (74–92) | 62 (53–71) |
| Body mass index [kg/m2] | 24 (19–28) | 25 (23–28) | 23 (19–24) |
| Total IgE [kU/L] | 23 (9–287) | 47 (10–287) | 21 (9–83) |
| sIgE to sx1 [kUA/L] | 0.11 (0.05–11.4) | 0.10 (0.05–11.4) | 0.12 (0.06–6.56) |
| sIgE to sx1 [n ≥ 0.35 kUA/L] | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Medians and ranges are listed. Specific IgE (sIgE) to sx1 ≥ 0.35 kUA/L is an indicator of sensitization to environmental allergens
BMI body mass index