The results of the study group. The prevalences are given as percentages with 95% confidence intervals
| FMF study (%) (95% CI) | ISAAC study (%) (95% CI) | p Values | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NS, not significant. | |||
| Doctor diagnosed asthma | 3.3 (1.2 to 7.8) | 6.9 (5.9 to 7.8) | NS |
| Doctor diagnosed allergic rhinitis | 1.7 (1.5 to 4.9) | 8.2 (7.2 to 9.1) | <0.001 |
| Doctor diagnosed atopic dermatitis | 3.3 (1.2 to 7.8) | 2.2 (1.6 to 2.7) | NS |
| History of current wheezing | 13.3 (4.6 to 21.9) | 11.5 (10.3 to 12.6) | NS |
| History of ever wheezing | 25 (13.9 to 36) | 22.2 (20.7 to 23.6) | NS |
| Atopy | 6.7 (0.32 to 13) | 20.6 (19.1 to 22) | <0.001 |
| FMF in parents and siblings | 36.7 | – | – |
| Family history of allergic diseases | 6.7 (0.32 to 13) | 49.5 (47.7 to 51.2) | <0.001 |
| Asthma in parents | 5 (0.5 to 10) | 5.2 (4.4 to 5.9) | NS |
| Allergic rhinitis in parents | 1.7 (−1.5 to 4.9) | 33 (31.3 to 34.6) | <0.001 |
| Atopic dermatitis in parents | 0 (−0.83 to 0.83) | 9.8 (8.7 to 10.8) | <0.001 |
| Passive tobacco smoke | 63.3 (51 to 75) | 64.2 (62.4 to 65.9) | NS |
| Indoor humidity | 10 (2.3 to 17.6) | 8.1 (7.1 to 9.0) | NS |
| Total IgE (kU/l), mean (SEM) | 35.0 (5.3) | 43.9 (3.1) | NS |