Table 2 Prevalence of sensitisation for each allergen and descriptive total IgE levels within the 101 participating children
Allergen | Number of children tested | Prevalence of sensitisation, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Dust | Â | |
 Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus | 99 | 35 (35.4%) |
 Dust panel | 101 | 35 (34.7%) |
Cat | Â | |
 Cat epithelium | 101 | 14 (13.9%) |
Grass | Â | |
 Perennial rye grass | 100 | 34 (34.0%) |
 Grass panel | 100 | 32 (32.0%) |
Fungi | Â | |
 Alternaria tenuis | 100 | 10 (10.0%) |
 Cladosporium herbarum | 101 | 2 (2.0%) |
|  | Number of children tested | Median (Q1─Q3) |
Total IgE (kU/L) | 82 | 387.3 (83.9─816.5) |