Table 1 Characteristics of the patients sensitized to dog/cat allergens (total no. = 723)
No (%) | |
|---|---|
Age range (years) | |
0–20 | 202 (28.0) |
21–40 | 318 (44.0) |
41–60 | 159 (22.0) |
> 60 | 44 (6.0) |
Sex: male/female | 384/339 (53.1/46.8) |
Family history of atopy (yes/no)a | 358/365 (49.5/50.4) |
Intermittent/mild persistent asthmab | 137 (17.2) |
Moderate/severe persistent asthmab | 80 (10.1) |
Intermittent/mild persistent rhinitisb | 274 (34.4) |
Moderate/severe persistent rhinitisb | 305 (38.3) |
Allergic sensitization to common pets | |
Dog | 160 (22.1) |
Cat | 256 (35.4) |
Dog/cat | 307 (42.5) |
Allergic sensitization only to cat/dog | 0 (0) |
Age of onset of respiratory symptoms (years) | |
0–20 | 493 (68.2) |
21–40 | 176 (24.3) |
41–60 | 51 (7.1) |
> 60 | 3 (0.4) |
Smoking habit | |
Never | 479 (66.3) |
Actual | 105 (14.5) |
Past | 79 (10.9) |
Passive smoke only | 60 (8.3) |
Previous immunotherapy | |
No | 622 (86.0) |
Yes (none for pets) | 101 (14.0) |