Table 2: The distribution of abnormal lung function amongst the workers at David Whitehead Textile Company, 2006.
| Department | Spirometry Findings | Auscultation Findings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe obstruction Number (%) | Moderate obstruction Number (%) | Wheezing Number (%) | Reduced air entry Number (%) | |
| Blowing (n=40) | 20 (50.0%) | 7 (17.5%) | 16 (40.0%) | 7 (17.5%) |
| Carding (n=40) | 13 (32.5%) | 6 (15.0%) | 12 (30.0%) | 5 (12.5%) |
| Spinning (n=40) | 6 (15.0%) | 4 (10.0%) | 13 (32.5%) | 4 (10.0%) |
| Waste Recovery (n=34) | 12 (35.3%) | 5 (14.7%) | 13 (38.2%) | 6 (17.6%) |
| Weaving (n= 40) | 3 (7.5%) | 10 (25.0%) | 9 (22.5%) | 1 (2.5%) |