Table 2.
Prevalence of respiratory symptoms in the last 12 months in examined groups.
| Respiratory Symptoms in the Last 12 Months | Dairy Farmers (n = 52) | Office Workers (n = 52) | P-Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any respiratory symptom | 19 (36.5%) | 12 (23.1%) | 0.133 |
| Cough | 17 (32.7%) | 8 (15.4%) | 0.038 |
| Phlegm | 10 (19.2%) | 3 (5.8%) | 0.037 |
| Dyspnea | 8 (15.4%) | 2 (3.8%) | 0.045 |
| Wheezing | 6 (11.6%) | 4 (7.7%) | 0.505 |
| Chest tightness | 5 (9.6%) | 3 (5.8%) | 0.715 |
Data are expressed as number and percentage of study subjects with certain variable.
Tested by chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test where appropriate.