p-value b

Mean respirable dust concentration (mg/m3)a

Sputum eosinophilia

Mean working hour

Mean work experience (year)

Number of workers

Job title

p < 0.001

0

5

7.9

10.54

137

Supermarket

p = 0.03

1.5 (0.15)

1

9

19.5

25

Confectioner

p = 0.03

1.0 (0.1)

1

8.7

14.7

22

Counterhand

p = 0.03

0.9 (0.1)

5

8.8

8

25

Agent

p = 0.004

2.2 (0.17)

15

17.8

32.4

50

Bread baker