Clinical features of the students studied
| Students practising sport (n=43) | Students not practising sport (n=38) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (years) | 22 | 20 |
| Male | 31 | 20 |
| Female | 12 | 18 |
| Allergic symptoms | ||
| Eczema | 43 | 4 |
| Urticaria | 6 | 3 |
| Angioedema | 0 | 0 |
| Rhinitis | 2 | 1 |
| Asthma | 1 | 0 |
| Anaphylaxis | 0 | 0 |
| Family history of atopy | 29 | 11 |