Table 2 Comparison of patient symptoms between the 1990s and 2010s
From: Comparison of allergens and symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis between 1990s and 2010s
Symptoms | Number of patients (%) | P* | |
|---|---|---|---|
1990s (n = 1447) | 2010s (n = 3388) | ||
Sneezing | 1121 (77.5) | 2568 (75.8) | 0.210 |
Rhinorrhea | 1239 (85.6) | 2815 (83.1) | 0.028 |
Nasal obstruction | 1299 (89.8) | 3078 (90.9) | 0.241 |
Itching of the nose/eye | 702 (48.5) | 2027 (59.8) | < 0.001 |
Headache | 798 (55.1) | 1846 (54.5) | 0.672 |
Post nasal drip | 1025 (70.8) | 2330 (68.8) | 0.154 |
Olfactory disturbance | 192 (13.3) | 587 (17.3) | < 0.001 |
Cough | 319 (22.0) | 945 (27.9) | < 0.001 |
Sore throat | 227 (15.7) | 659 (19.5) | 0.007 |
Fatigue | 201 (13.9) | 577 (17.0) | < 0.001 |