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Table 3 Proportions of positive skin prick test and/or specific IgE in patients younger or older than 70 years old

From: Asthma in elderly is characterized by increased sputum neutrophils, lower airway caliber variability and air trapping

 

 < 70 years (%)

 ≥ 70 years (%)

p-value

House dust mites

47

21

< 0.0001

Cat

37

9

< 0.0001

Dog

25

8

< 0.0001

Moulds

25

10

0.0007

Grass pollens

39

9

< 0.0001

Birch

20

1

0.029

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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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