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Table 4 Frequency of allergy to food allergens of plant origin: selection of foods most relevant in the Dutch population

From: Food allergen sensitization pattern in adults in relation to severity of atopic dermatitis

Food n (%)

Total n = 211

Mild/moderate AD n = 141

Severe AD n = 70

P-value1

Kiwi

37 (17.5)

25 (17.7)

12 (17.1)

0.92

Peanut

43 (20.4)

27 (19.1)

16 (22.9)

0.53

Hazelnut

35 (16.6)

24 (17.0)

11 (15.7)

0.81

Apple

70 (33.2)

49 (34.8)

21 (30.0)

0.49

Peach

28 (13.3)

17 (12.1)

11 (15.7)

0.46

  1. 1Chi-square; Mild/moderate versus severe AD.
  2. Allergy based on positive patient history.