Table 4.
Allergic and respiratory symptoms in schoolchildren in Gdynia and Zabrze.
| Variable | Gdynia | Zabrze | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-year rhinorrhea, n (%) | 15 (6.10) | 27 (5.92) | 0.925 |
| Seasonal rhinorrhea, n (%) | 99 (39.60) | 241 (48.98) | 0.015 |
| Acute allergic reactions, n (%) | 66 (26.29) | 1107 (21.49) | 0.140 |
| Dyspnea episodes, n (%) | 26 (10.53) | 58 (11.88) | 0.584 |
| Coughing episodes, n (%) | 56 (22.40) | 148 (30.39) | 0.022 |
| Wheezing episodes, n (%) | 23 (9.27) | 52 (10.68) | 0.552 |
| Skin changes, n (%) | 108 (43.20) | 194 (39.59) | 0.345 |
| Allergies (any), n (%) | 81 (32.66) | 134 (27.52) | 0.147 |
| Allergic skin reactions, n (%) | 110 (44.18) | 185 (37.23) | 0.067 |
| Recurring bronchitis, n (%) | 46 (18.33) | 99 (19.88) | 0.612 |
| Wheezing (ever), n (%) | 32 (12.80) | 69 (14.02) | 0.646 |
| Asthma diagnosis, n (%) | 16 (6.56) | 37 (7.65) | 0.594 |