Table 2. Clinical characteristics of the children with asthma (n=125)
Age at symptoms start (years) 4.5 (2.0-7.0)
Age at the diagnosis (years) 6.3 (4.8-9.8)
Disease duration (years) 5.1 (2.4-7.9)
Allergic rhinitis 61.6
Atopic dermatitis 13.6
Asthma controller therapy 55.2
Asthma exacerbation in last year 41.6
Asthma severity - mild - moderate - severe 32.8 50.4 16.8
Asthma control level - controlled - partially controlled - uncontrolled 58.4 20.8 20.8
Aeroallergen sensitization
- Grass pollens 57.6
- House dust mites 18.4
- Cat dander 11.2
- Mold 8.0
- Dog dander 6.4
- Tree pollens 4.0
- Weed pollens 3.2
Data are presented as percentage or median (interquartile range) Data are presented as percentage or median (interquartile range)