Table 1

Demographical characteristics

Children/adolescents#Adults
Subjects n276224
Sex M64%39%
Age yrs12±343±14
Age range yrs6–1718–70
Disease diagnosed since
 SAR yrs6±214±9
 Asthma yrs7±318±13
 SAR and asthma yrsSAR for 8±3SAR for 23±13
Asthma for 7±3Asthma for 15±11
  • Data are shown as mean±sd unless otherwise stated

  • M: male

  • SAR: seasonal allergic rhinitis

  • #: 6–17 yrs

  • : 18–70 yrs