Table 2 Trigger for symptoms and absence from work in patients with Allergic Rhinitis
Variables of patients with allergic rhinitis | Frequency (%) * |
|---|---|
Triggers for symptoms (n = 169) | |
Change in climate | 151 (89.3) |
Odors ** | 131 (77.5) |
Hot or spicy food | 10 (5.9) |
Emotional changes | 28 (16.6) |
Environmental factors^ | 43 (25.4) |
None of the above | 7 (4.1) |
Frequency of absence from work (n = 102) | |
Every 1 month | 16 (15.7) |
Every 2 months | 35 (34.3) |
Every 3 months | 33 (32.3) |
Every 4 months | 13 (12.7) |
Every 5 months | 2 (2) |
Every 6 months | 1 (1) |
More than 6 months | 2 (2) |