Table 1 Summary of sample characteristics of multiple-opinion referrals to BC Children’s Hospital Allergy Clinic from September 1, 2016–August 31, 2017

Demographics

 Number of consults

819 (79.6%)

175 (17.0%)

30 (2.91%)

5 (0.486%)

 Median age (years)

N/A

6

7.5

11

 Mean age (years)

N/A

6.47

7.83

9.00

Sex

 Male

N/A

101

19

2

 Female

N/A

74

11

3

Reason for referral^a

 Mean number of atopic conditions

N/A

1.94

2.16

2.40

 Eczema

N/A

70

12

3

 Asthma

N/A

39

10

1

 Allergic rhinitis^b

N/A

64

14

3

 Food allergy

N/A

98

20

2

 Other^c

N/A

68

9

3

Healthcare provider providing previous opinion^d

 Pediatrician

N/A

36

10

6

 Allergist

N/A

60

24

5

 ENT

N/A

4

1

1

 Dermatology

N/A

2

1

1

 Naturopath

N/A

28

7

2