Table 3

Multivariate analysis of risk factors of allergic rhinitis

VariablesCrude OR (95% CI)p Value
Exposure to wheat flour (years)
 ≤5
 6–102.17 (0.75 to 6.25)0.15
 >102.19 (0.79 to 6.02)0.12
Atopy
 Yes0.69 (0.21 to 2.23)0.54
 No
Dust mite sensitisation
 Yes1.52 (0.6 to 3.83)0.37
 No
Mould sensitisation
 Yes1.80 (0.67 to 4.82)0.24
 No
Cockroach sensitisation
 Yes1.85 (0.81 to 4.23)0.14
 No
Wheat sensitisation
 Yes3.95 (1.85 to 8.47)0.000
 No
Storage mite sensitisation
 Yes3.44 (1.45 to 8.18)0.005
 No