Table 2.
Comparing positive SFAR score with positive RSI score.
| Characteristic | Positive LPR symptoms | Percentage (CI 95%) | Negative LPR symptoms | Percentage (CI 95%) | P value | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFAR score | ||||||
| Positive allergic rhinitis | 141 | 66.5 | 200 | 43.4 | < 0.000001 | 2.592 (1.846–3.639) |
| Negative allergic rhinitis | 71 | 33.5 | 261 | 56.6 | ||
| SFAR score in subjects with asthma | ||||||
| Positive allergic rhinitis | 22 | 88.0 | 16 | 84.2 | NS | 1.375 (0.245–7.717) |
| Negative allergic rhinitis | 3 | 12.0 | 3 | 15.8 | ||
| SFAR score in subjects without asthma | ||||||
| Positive allergic rhinitis | 119 | 63.6 | 184 | 41.6 | < 0.000001 | 2.454 (1.724–3.492) |
| Negative allergic rhinitis | 68 | 36.4 | 258 | 58.4 | ||
CI: Confidence interval; SFAR: Score for allergic rhinitis; RSI: Reflux symptom index; OR: Odds ratio; NS: Not significant.
Chi-square was used to determine the significance of the comparisons in this table.