Table 2 Allergen sensitisation: Dichotomous definitions on SPT and sIgE, SPT wheal mean diameters (WMD, mm) and sIgE level (kUA/l)
From: Quantification of atopy, lung function and airway hypersensitivity in adults
| Â | Dichotomous | Quantitative | Total (n) | % of Total Subjects | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPT | n | (%) | Median* | (Range) | Â | Â |
Mite | 256 | (35.07) | 4.5 | (0-19.5) | 730 | 74.26 |
Cat | 175 | (23.97) | 4.5 | (0-20.0) | 730 | 74.26 |
Dog | 112 | (15.34) | 4.0 | (0-16.5) | 730 | 74.26 |
Tree pollen mix | 84 | (14.43) | 5.0 | (0-11.0) | 582 | 59.21 |
Grass pollen mix | 213 | (29.18) | 5.0 | (0-23.0) | 730 | 74.26 |
Mould mix | 32 | (4.40) | 4.0 | (0-12.0) | 727 | 73.96 |
Specific IgE | n | (%) | GM | (Range) | Â | Â |
Mite | 343 | (45.86) | 0.48 | (0.05-160.77) | 748 | 76.09 |
Cat | 211 | (28.21) | 0.16 | (0.05-146.94) | 748 | 76.09 |
Dog | 170 | (22.73) | 0.14 | (0.05-100.48) | 748 | 76.09 |
Grass pollen mix | 336 | (44.92) | 2.18 | (0.05-407.48) | 748 | 76.09 |