Table. 5—

Results of the multivariate analysis showing symptoms at work associated with the presence or absence of occupational asthma

Symptoms at workOR (95% CI)p-value
All Subjects
 Wheezing3.39 (1.43–8.0)0.005
 Loss of voice0.39 (0.18–0.86)0.02
 Nasal itching3.7 (1.8–7.8)0.0006
 Ocular itching2.37 (1.06–5.30)0.03
Subjects exposed to high-molecular-weight agents
 Wheezing6.79 (1.53–30.0)0.01
 Loss of voice0.14 (0.03–0.64)0.01
 Nasal itching6.23 (1.49–26.1)0.01
  • OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval.