Sensory and respiratory irritation symptoms | London casino workers (all) n = 559 | London casino workers (non smokers) n = 434 | London casino workers (smokers) n = 125 | Palmersheim et al, 2006, Wisconsin bar and restaurant workers** n = 230 | Allwright et al, 2005, Ireland bar workers** n = 138 | Eisner et al, 1998, California bar workers* n = 53 | Wakefield et al, 2005 Victoria casino workers** n = 44 | Farrelly et al, 2005, New York bar workers** n = 24 |
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Sensory irritation symptoms | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Eyes red or irritated | 66 | 70 | 52 | 70 | 41 | 42 | 66 | 67 |
Runny nose, sneezing or nose irritation | 77 | 79 | 72 | 78 | 44 | 60 | 61 | 54 |
Sore or scratchy throat | 66 | 69 | 54 | 61 | 33 | 25 | 52 | 42 |
Respiratory irritation symptoms | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Wheezing or whistling in the chest | 38 | 38 | 38 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 20 | 21 |
Short of breath | 47 | 47 | 44 | 41 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 17 |
Usually cough first thing in the morning | 35 | 31 | 48 | 43 | 21 | 53 | 23 | 21 |
Cough at all during the rest of the day or night | 61 | 59 | 64 | 52 | 38 | 49 | 30 | 29 |
Bring up any phlegm | 44 | 43 | 49 | 53 | 43 | 53 | 25 | 21 |