Table 7.: Determination of the risk of development of rhinitis according to the presence of seasonal, perennial and sensitisation to both groups of allergens (seasonal and perennial allergy together).

Atopy Rhinitis (Positive) Rhinitis (Negative) OR - Odds ratio
Positive 103 6 7.8
Negative 103 47 1.00
c² = 25.87 p < 0.05; 95% Confidence interval (3.2 < OR < 19.1)
Atopy (Perennial) Rhinitis (Positive) Rhinitis (negaTive) OR - Odds Ratio
Positive 66 6 5.01
Negative 103 47 1.00
c² = 14.16 p < 0.05; 95% Confidence interval (2.03 < OR < 12.39)
Atopy (Seasonal and Perennial) Rhinitis (Positive) Rhinitis (Negative) OR - Odds Ratio
Positive 53 2 12.09
Negative 103 47 1.00
c² = 16.97 p < 0.05; 95% Confidence interval (2.8 < OR < 51.7)