Table 6

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

Lung functionDifference6-150 (95% CI)
WheezeChest tightnessShortness of breathRhinitis
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.