Table 2 Prevalence of atopy and specific sensitization to aeroallergens

Atopy (common aeroallergens)

91

39.7%

Wheat flour

38

16.6%

α-amylase

19

8.3%

Wheat flour or α-amylase

51

22.3%

At least one storage mite

28

12.2%

   Lepidoglyphus destructor

8

3.5%

   Glycyphagus domesticus

6

2.6%

   Acarus siro

10

4.4%

   Tyroglyphus putrescentia

11

4.8%

At least one dust mite

29

12.7%

   Dermatophagoides farinae

18

7.9%

   Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus

14

6.1%

At least one mould

23

10%

   Alternaria alternata

14

6.1%

   Aspergillus fumigatus

12

5.2%

Cockroach

34

14.8%

Dog dander

23

10%

Cat dander

19

8.3%