Table 2.
Comparison of the NeH2S level among different types of rhinitis patients and general population
| NeH2S level (ppb) | SAR (%, n = 68) | PAR (%, n = 17) | NAR (%, n = 201) | general population (%, n = 1600) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.4% | 5.9% | 22.4% | 22.1% |
| 2 | 45.6% | 64.7% | 45.8% | 42.3% |
| 3 | 23.5% | 23.5% | 18.9% | 23.1% |
| 4 | 0% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| ≥5 | 1.5% | 0% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| p value compared to general population | 0.023* | 0.791 | 0.506 |
Abbreviations: NAR, non‐allergic rhinitis; NeH2S, nasal exhaled hydrogen sulfide; PAR, perennial allergic rhinitis; SAR, seasonal allergic rhinitis.
*
p value < 0.05.