Table 2 Respiratory symptoms among flour mills workers, Assiut
From: Assessment of respiratory health status of workers in flour mills of Assiut
No. (n = 203) | % | |
|---|---|---|
Complaining from any respiratory symptoms: | 83 | 40.9 |
History of chronic respiratory symptoms: | ||
- Cough: | 60 | 29.6 |
- Sputum: | 48 | 23.6 |
- Shortness of breath: | 66 | 32.5 |
- Wheezes: | 63 | 31.0 |
Work-related respiratory symptoms: | n = 83 | |
History of postemployment chronic respiratory symptoms: | 80 | 96.4 |
Condition worsens by presence at work: | 69 | 83.1 |
Symptoms more severe in the first working day after the weekend than the rest days of the week: | 65 | 78.3 |
Feel improvement in the chest symptoms when away from work: | 64 | 77.1 |