Table 1.
Characteristics of emergency department visits for allergic respiratory diseases in the Zlatibor district, Serbia
| Variables | Allergic respiratory diseases (n=523), n (%)* | Asthma with allergic rhinitis (n=245), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Males | 196 (37.5) | 87 (35.5) |
| Females | 327 (62.5) | 158 (64.5) |
| Age (years±SD) | 45.95±17.24 | 44.71±16.03 |
| <65 | 440 (84.1) | 216 (88.2) |
| ≥65 | 83 (15.9) | 29 (11.8) |
| Heating season† | 404 (76.3) | 187 (76.3) |
| Nonheating season | 119 (22.8) | 58 (23.7) |
*Allergic rhinitis, asthma, and asthma with allergic rhinitis; †15th October to 15th April. SD=Standard deviation