Table 3.
Multivariate Analysis to Identify Independent Risk Factors Associated with Local Anesthetic Hypersensitivity in All Patients Referred to Our Allergy Clinic for Assessment (n = 398)
| Variables | Relative Risk (95% CI) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Personal history of DHR with NSAID | 0.888 (0.246–3.202) | 0.856 |
| Personal history of DHR with antibiotics | 0.404 (0.087–1.887) | 0.249 |
| Personal history of DHR with LA | 4.007 (1.115–14.397) | 0.033 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; CU, chronic urticaria; DHR, drug hypersensitivity reaction; LA, local anesthetic; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.