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Variables of patients with allergic rhinitis
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Frequency (%) *
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|---|
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Triggers for symptoms (n = 169)
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Change in climate
|
151 (89.3)
|
|
Odors **
|
131 (77.5)
|
|
Hot or spicy food
|
10 (5.9)
|
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Emotional changes
|
28 (16.6)
|
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Environmental factors^
|
43 (25.4)
|
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None of the above
|
7 (4.1)
|
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Frequency of absence from work (n = 102)
| |
|
Every 1 month
|
16 (15.7)
|
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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)
|
- * Some percentages don't add upto 100% because of multiple response questions
- ** Perfumes, cigarette smoke, paint fumes and ink
- ^Barometric changes, bright lights
