Table 9.: Determination of the risk of development of positive BHR in rhinitis-only patients, according to the presence of sensitization to seasonal allergens.

 Atopy
(Seasonal)
BHR-Positive BHR-Negative OR - Odds Ratio
Positive 6 43 1.39
Negative 1 10 1.00

χ² =0.05 (p = 0.821) p > 0.05; 95% Confidence interval (0.15 < OR < 12.92).