Table 2 Characteristics of patient population
From: The most common aeroallergens in a tropical region in Southwestern Iran
Characteristics | No. of cases (%) |
|---|---|
All patients | 299 (100) |
The mean duration of allergic rhinitis (±SD): 6.78 (±3.89) |  |
Gender | Â |
Male | 156 (52.2) |
Female | 143 (47.8) |
Age (mean, range: 32.02, 4–70) |  |
Disease presentation | Â |
Sneezing | 237 (79.3) |
Runny nose | 254 (84.9) |
Itching and nasal congestion | 187 (62.5) |
Rhinoconjuctivits | 142 (47.5) |
Allergic rhinitis (with skin prick test positive) | Â |
Seasonal | 199 (77.7) |
Perennial | 57 (22.3) |
Family history of allergy | 193 (64.5) |