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Table 6 Number and cumulative prevalence rate of presentations to ED with an allergic disorder, by age group

From: Parental-reported allergic disorders and emergency department presentations for allergy in the first five years of life; a longitudinal birth cohort

Allergic disorder - type

By 12 months, n

by 3 years, n

by 5 years, n

Rash

36

62

70

Allergic reaction, NOS

6

27

40

Urticaria, NOS

8

24

30

Adverse reaction to medication

4

10

11

Allergic contact dermatitis

6

11

16

Allergic rhinitis

1

5

8

Atopic dermatitis

3

3

3

Anaphylaxis

1

1

2

Other

1

2

2

Total presentations, n

66

145

182

Total person-years

3404

9871

14,023

Prevalence per 1000 person-years [95%CI]

19.4 [15.1, 24.5]

14.7 [12.4, 17.2]

13.0 [11.2, 15.0]

  1. ED Emergency Department, CI Confidence Interval, NOS Not otherwise specified