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Table 2 Characteristics of the study participants during lockdown

From: Level of asthma control and mental health of asthma patients during lockdown for COVID-19: a cross-sectional survey

Characteristic

N (%)

Increased Symptoms during lockdown

121 (45.8)

 Shortness of breath

96 (36.4)

 Wheezes

44 (16.7)

 Cough

34 (12.9)

 Chest tightness

37 (14)

Disinfectants use

236 (89.4)

 Chlorine bleach

198 (75)

 Alcohol 70%

124 (47)

  Other

35 (13.3)

Frequency of disinfectants use

 More than once daily

37 (15.4)

 Once daily

87 (36.1)

 More than once weekly

58 (24.1)

 Once weekly

49 (20.3)

 Less than weekly

10 (4.1)

Increased symptoms due to disinfectants use

192 (77.7)

 Shortness of breath

131 (49.6)

 Wheezes

49 (18.6)

 Chronic cough

72 (27.3)

 Chest tightness

73 (27.7)