Table 2 Respiratory symptoms in 120 rice mill workers and 50 controls
From: Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and disorders among rice mill workers in India
Symptoms | Rice mill workers, No. (%) | Controls, No. (%) | χ 2 | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chest tightness | 32 (26.7) | 1 (2) | 12.2 | <0.05 |
Phlegm | 49 (40.8) | 2 (4) | 21.08 | <0.05 |
Cough | 26 (21.7) | 1 (2) | 8.79 | <0.05 |
Dyspnea | 53 (44.2) | 1 (2) | 27.0 | <0.05 |
Eye burning | 78 (65.0) | 3 (6) | 46.9 | <0.05 |
Nose irritation | 33 (27.5) | 1 (2) | 12.8 | <0.05 |