Additional examinations

Number

Percentage (%)

Chest X-ray

Not done

281

77.8

Normal

35

9.7

Pulmonary translucency

4

1.1

Thoracic enlargement

35

9.7

Other

6

1.7

Total IgE

Not done

295

81.7

Normal

20

5.5

High

46

12.7

Dosage of specific IgE

Not done

331

91.7

Positive

24

6.6

Negative

6

1.7

Allergen (specific IgE)

Cotton

12

50

Isocyanates

8

33.3

Flour

3

12.5

Latex

1

4.2

Spirometry

Normal

103

28.5

Obstructive syndrome

214

59.3

Restrictive syndrome

1

0.3

Mixed syndrome

43

11.9