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Occup Environ Med 57:279-283 doi:10.1136/oem.57.4.279
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Respiratory symptoms and lung function in alumina refinery employees

Table 6

Estimated differences in mean lung function for subjects with work related symptoms

Lung function Difference6-150 (95% CI)
Wheeze Chest tightness Shortness of breath Rhinitis
FEV1(ml) −186 (−92 to −281) −162 (−47 to −277) −272 (−142 to −403) −32 (−101 to 37)
FVC (ml) −56 (−166 to 53) −50 (−183 to 84) −207 (−55 to −359) −42 (−122 to 39)
FEV1/FVC ratio (%) −3.02 (−1.83 to −4.21) −2.67 (−1.22 to −4.13) −2.58 (−1.00 to −4.30) −0.06 (−0.94 to 0.82)
  • 6-150 Adjusted for age, height, smoking, atopy, and refinery.

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