Table 2 Symptoms score and use of medication in those with symptoms of allergic and non-allergic RC
Allergic RC % (n) | Non-allergic RC % (n) | |
|---|---|---|
Allergic symptoms at least 1 h daily for at least 2 weeks from eyes and nose | 37.4 (31) | 36.8 (14) |
Use of oral antihistamines | 12.1 (52) | 23.7 (9) |
Use of nasal sodium cromoglicate | 27.7 (23) | 5.2 (2) |
Use of intranasal corticosteroids | 25.3 (21) | 10.5 (4) |
Use of other antiallergic medication | 10.8 (9) | 5.2 (2) |
Use of any of the above medication | 68.7 (57) | 39.5 (15) |