Table 7 Correlation between dust exposure and change in lung function among 33 non‐smokers before implementation of the ban.
| Correlation coefficient | Significance | |
|---|---|---|
| Total dust pre‐ban | ||
| Change in FVC | 0.149 | 0.41 |
| Change in FEV1 | 0.255 | 0.15 |
| Change in FEF 25–75% | 0.347 | 0.048 |
| Nicotine pre‐ban | ||
| Change in FVC | −0.126 | 0.485 |
| Change in FEV1 | 0.081 | 0.655 |
| Change in FEF 25–75% | 0.232 | 0.193 |