Table 2 Distribution of allergens
Exacerbation group(n = 162) | Control group(n = 32) | P | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Characteristic | PEF + symptom group(n = 98) | PEF group(n = 13) | Symptom group(n = 51) | ||
Food allergens, n(%) | 0.419 | ||||
Soybeans | 1(1.02%) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | |
Seafood | 1(1.02%) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | |
Egg | 5(5.1%) | 0(0.0) | 7(13.73%) | 5(15.63%) | |
Milk | 8(8.16%) | 3(23.08%) | 7(13.73%) | 1(3.13%) | |
Wheat | 1(1.02%) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | |
Other allergens | 82(83.68%) | 10(76.92%) | 37(86.27%) | 26(81.24%) | |
Inhalation allergens, n(%) | 0.291 | ||||
Dust mites | 44(44.9%) | 6(46.15%) | 24(47.06%) | 20(62.5%) | |
Mold | 6(6.12%) | 2(15.38%) | 3(5.88%) | 0(0.0) | |
Pets | 1(1.02%) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | |
Spring/Fall pollen | 4(4.08%) | 2(15.38%) | 3(5.88%) | 0(0.0) | |
Cockroaches | 1(1.02%) | 2(15.38%) | 0(0.0) | 0(0.0) | |
Other allergens | 42(42.86%) | 3(23.08%) | 21(41.18%) | 12(37.5%) | |