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Table 1 Concepts and collected data

From: Assessment of work-related asthma prevalence, control and severity: protocol of a field study

Concepts

Collected data

PERSONAL DETERMINANTS

genetics

 

behavior

tobacco status

atopy

skin prick tests or serological specific IgE to common allergens

OCCUPATIONAL DETERMINANTS

occupational exposures

occupational history occupational exposures to sensitizers and irritants (task based questionnaire)

occupational sensitization

SPT, specific IgE, Specific Inhalation Challenge to occupational allergens

ACTIVE ASTHMA: WEA, OA, NWRA

control

clinical control: score of the Asthma Control Test questionnaire

respiratory functional control: PEF daily variation

severity if well-controlled asthma

GINA’s steps of treatment

CLINICAL CONSEQUENCES

quality of life

Asthma Quality of Life questionnaire score

ECONOMICAL CONSEQUENCES

consumption due to asthma

medical care consumption and improvements in the housing environment

loss of gain due to asthma

job changes, workshift changes, sick leaves

direct intangible costs

phone interview – scenario