Table 4 Dust exposure and risk of GPA
GPA | Controls | OR (95 % CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Any dust | 27 (55.1 %) | 69 (35.2 %) | 3.6 (1.6–8.3) | 0.003 |
Grain dust | 23 (46.9 %) | 51 (26 %) | 4.2 (1.8–9.9) | 0.001 |
Silica dust | 16 (32.7 %) | 36 (18.4 %) | 3.1 (1.3–7.4) | 0.013 |
Chemical sprays | 6 (12.2 %) | 9 (4.6 %) | 5.3 (1.3–21.7) | 0.02 |
Petrol/diesel fumes | 7 (14.3 %) | 11 (5.6 %) | 3.8 (1.1–13.1) | 0.03 |