Table 1 Characterization of Atopic Patients Assessed (N = 72)
From: Skin prick testing in patients using beta-blockers: a retrospective analysis
| Â | Â | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Reason for referral | Â | Â |
| Â | General allergy assessment | 34 (47) |
| Â | Environmental allergies | 13 (18) |
| Â | Rhinitis or sinusitis | 7 (10) |
| Â | Anaphylactic event | 5 (7) |
| Â | Rash or urticaria | 5 (7) |
| Â | Food allergy | 4 (6) |
| Â | Asthma | 4 (6) |
| Â | Angioedema | 3 (4) |
| Â | Cough | 3 (4) |
| Â | Drug allergy | 2 (3) |
Spirometry performed | Â | 15 (21) |
| Â | FEV1% <80% predicted | 3 (4) |
| Â | FEV1/FVC % <75% predicted | 2 (13) |
Other medications | Â | Â |
| Â | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Iinhibitors inhibitors | 22 (31) |
| Â | Diuretic | 19 (26) |
| Â | ASA | 18 (25) |
| Â | ACEi | 14 (19) |
| Â | CCB | 10 (14) |
| Â | Amitriptyline | 1 (1) |
| Â | Cetirizine | 1 (1) |