Journal of Allergy

Research Article

Skin Prick Test Analysis in Allergic Rhinitis Patients: A Preliminary Study in Abuja, Nigeria

Table 4

The distribution of skin prick test reactivity (based on allergen cluster) according to ARIA classification.
ARIA classificationOne allergen (monosensitive)2 allergens (oligosensitive)3 or more allergens (polysensitive)Total
Mild intermittent46010 (11.1%)
Moderate-severe intermittent75315 (16.7%)
Mild persistent561223 (31.1%)
Moderate-severe persistent781126 (35.1%)
Total 23 (31.1%)25 (33.8%)26 (35.1%)74 (100%)
Intermittent symptom <4 days/week or <4 consecutive weeks.
Persistent symptoms >4 days/week or >4 consecutive weeks.
χ2 11.50, df 6, and .