Table 1 Diagnostic classification of 2028 referrals to the Peninsula Allergy Service over 8 years
Diagnostic classification | N | % | Mean Age (SD) | % Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Type I hypersensitivity | 866 | 42.7 | 38 (15.4) | 66% |
2. Chronic idiopathic (spontaneous) urticaria and/or angioedema | 882 | 43.5 | 46 (17.1) | 71% |
3. ?Type I hypersensitivity (no trigger found) | 171 | 8.4 | 47 (16.2) | 71% |
4. Physical/viral-induced urticaria | 51 | 2.5 | 38 (16.2) | 69% |
5. Non-allergic symptoms | 32 | 1.6 | 47 (15.1) | 63% |
6. Type IV hypersensitivity | 16 | 0.8 | 39 (15.2) | 100% |
7. ACE inhibitor sensitivity | 10 | 0.5 | 66 (10.9) | 70% |
TOTAL | 2028 | 100% | 41 (17.6) | 68% |