Table 2. Severity, frequency, and recognition of the allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms and the respondents' management toward the disease.
| Variable | Number (%) (n = 311) | |
|---|---|---|
| Severity | ||
| Mild | 218 (70.1) | |
| Moderate to severe | 93 (29.9) | |
| Frequency | ||
| Intermittent | 273 (87.78) | |
| Persistent | 38 (12.21) | |
| Recognition of AR symptoms | ||
| Not recognize | 150 (48.2) | |
| Recognize | 160 (51.4) | |
| Management | ||
| Untreated | 186 (59.8) | |
| Treated | 125 (40.2) | |
| Self-medication | 56 (18.0) | |
| Prescribed medication | 77 (24.8) | |