Table 1.
Characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | Swimmers | Football Players | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (males) | 33 (10) | 25 (19) | 0.001 1 |
| Age (years), median (IQR) | 14 (13–16) | 15 (14–16) | 0.383 |
| BMI, kg/m2, median (IQR) | 20.8 (19.5–22.2) | 20.8 (19.4–22.5) | 0.588 |
| Asthma, n (%) | 1 (3.0) | 3 (12.0) | 0.609 |
| Rhinitis, n (%) | 10 (30.3) | 2 (8.0) | 0.018 1 |
| Atopic dermatitis, n (%) | 2 (6.1) | 1 (4.0) | 1.000 |
| Allergic sensitization, n (%) | 16 (48.5) | 9 (36.0) | 0.182 |
IQR—interquartile range; BMI—body mass index. 1 significant differences (p < 0.05).