Table 2. Prevalence of the eosinophilic and allergic phenotypes in the sample as a whole (N = 385).
| Variable | n (%) - [95% CI] |
|---|---|
| Overall sample | |
| Blood eosinophil count > 300 cells/mm3 | 154 (40.0) - [35.1-44.9] |
| Blood eosinophil count > 150 cells/mm3 | 281 (73.0) - [68.6-77.4] |
| History of allergy | 311 (81.6) - [77.7-85.5] |
| Blood eosinophil count > 300/mm3 and a history of allergy | 123 (31.9) - [27.3-36.6] |
| Total serum IgE > 100 IU/mL | 286 (74.3) - [69.9-78.7] |
| Total serum IgE > 100 IU/mL and a history of allergy | 241 (62.6) - [57.8-67.4] |
| History of allergya in patients with a blood eosinophil count > 300 cells/mm3 (n = 154) | 123 (79.9) - [73.5-86.2] |
a
History of allergy: clinically documented preexisting history of respiratory allergy or atopy (a positive aeroallergen-specific IgE screen or a positive skin prick test for aeroallergens).