Table 3.
Self-reported allergic diseases in pregnant women n = 200, outlining the worsening cases and medication use
| Outcome | n (%) | p |
|---|---|---|
| Any allergic disease | 81 (40.50) | |
| DD asthma | 15 (7.50) | |
| Worsening asthma | 2 (1.00) | 0.20 |
| DD allergic rhinitis | 43 (21.50) | |
| Worsening allergic rhinitis | 12 (6.00) | 0.24 |
| DD atopic dermatitis | 23 (11.50) | 0.36 |
| Worsening atopic dermatitis | 7 (3.50) | |
| DD food allergy | 37 (18.50) | 0.09 |
| Worsening food allergy | 3 (1.50) | |
| Worsening any allergic disease | 22 (27.16) | 0.00011 |
| Medication for allergy/asthma | 17 (8.50) |
Fisher exact test was used for comparison of groups regarding medication and worsening of allergic disease