Table 2 Distribution of exposure indicators in asthma-only and ACOS cases and controls, the Finnish Environment and Asthma Study
Exposure indicator | Location | Asthma only (N = 365) | ACOS (N = 25) | Controls (N = 932) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Any water damage | At home, no. (%) | 41 (11.4) | 0 (0.0) | 103 (11.2) |
At work, no. (%) | 45 (12.3) | 1 (4.0) | 121 (13.0) | |
At home and/or at work, no. (%) | 74 (20.5) | 1 (4.2) | 206 (22.4) | |
Any dampness | At home, no. (%) | 73 (20.0) | 3 (12.0) | 185 (19.9) |
At work, no. (%) | 64 (17.5) | 2 (8.0) | 171 (18.4) | |
At home and/or at work | 119 (32.6) | 5 (20.0) | 310 (33.4) | |
Any visible mold | At home, no. (%) | 17 (4.7) | 0 (0.0) | 56 (6.0) |
At work, no. (%) | 23 (6.3) | 0 (0.0) | 42 (4.5) | |
At home and/or at work, no. (%) | 39 (10.7) | 0 (0.0) | 94 (10.1) | |
Any mold odor | At home, no. (%) | 36 (9.9) | 2 (8.0) | 86 (9.2) |
At work, no. (%) | 41 (11.2) | 4 (16.0) | 86 (9.2) | |
At home and/or at work, no. (%) | 66 (18.1) | 6 (24.0) | 156 (16.7) | |
Any visible mold or mold odor | At home, no. (%) | 46 (12.6) | 2 (8.0) | 118 (12.7) |
At work, no. (%) | 48 (13.2) | 4 (16.0) | 99 (10.7) | |
At home and/or at work, no. (%) | 82 (22.5) | 6 (24.0) | 193 (20.7) |