Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and NeH2S levels of different types of rhinitis patients and general population
| Parameters | SAR (n = 68) | PAR (n = 17) | NAR (n = 201) | general population (n = 1600) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 42 ± 10 | 46 ± 14 | 46 ± 10 | 48 ± 10 | <0.001*** |
| Females (No., %) | 37, 54.4% | 10, 58.8% | 123, 61.2% | 908, 56.8% | 0.643 |
| Nonsmokers (n) | 44 | 12 | 133 | 923 | 0.106 |
| Former smokers (n) | 7 | 1 | 14 | 108 | |
| Current smokers (n) | 17 | 4 | 54 | 569 |
Abbreviations: NAR, non‐allergic rhinitis; NeH2S, nasal exhaled hydrogen sulfide; PAR, perennial allergic rhinitis; SAR, seasonal allergic rhinitis.
***
p value < 0.001.