Table 2

 Prevalence of respiratory diseases depends on concentration of endotoxins and allergens in the occupational and home environment

Level of exposure toAllergensLowLowHighHigh
Level of exposure toEndotoxinsLowHighLowHigh
Prevalence ofAllergic rhinitis/atopic asthmaLowLowHighLow
Prevalence ofAsthma-like syndrome/chronic bronchitisLowHighLowHigh