Table 2 Clinical data and diagnoses
Variables | Total n = 751 | Exposed group n = 412 | Non-exposed group n = 339 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Skin prick test | ||||
Commom allergen (s) | 333 (44.3 %) | 176 (42.7 %) | 157 (46.3 %) | 0.269 |
Occupational allergen (s) | 77 (10.2 %) | 68 (16.5 %) | 9 (2.6 %) | <0.001* |
Smoking | 129 (17.1 %) | 72 (17.4 %) | 57 (16.8 %) | 0.811 |
Spirometry (normal) | 715 (94.7 %) | 389 (94.4 %) | 326 (96.1 %) | 0.265 |
Self-reported asthma | 88 (12.0 %) | 48 (11.6 %) | 40 (11.8 %) | 1.00 |
Confirmed asthma | 73 (10 %) | 42 (10 %) | 31 (9 %) | 0.71 |
Wheezing | 163 (21.7 %) | 96 (23.3 %) | 67 (19.7 %) | 0.24 |
BHRa | 95 (12.9 %) | 57 (14.0 %) | 38 (11.5 %) | 0.31 |
Past exposure to laboratory animals | 240 (32 %) | 168 (70 %) | 72 (30 %) | <0.001* |
Pet owning history | 485 (64.6 %) | 258 (53.2 %) | 227 (46.8 %) | 0.22 |