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Table 1 Self-reported sensory and respiratory irritation symptoms in the last 4 weeks N = 559

From: Health impacts of exposure to second hand smoke (SHS) amongst a highly exposed workforce: survey of London casino workers

Sensory and respiratory irritation symptoms

Yes N (%)

No N (%)

No Response N (%)

Sensory irritation symptoms

   

Runny nose, sneezing or nose irritation

431 (77)

102 (18)

26 (5)

Eyes red or irritated

370 (66)

151 (27)

38 (7)

Sore or scratchy throat

368 (66)

163 (29)

28 (5)

Respiratory irritation symptoms

   

Cough during rest of day or night

338 (61)

192 (34)

29 (5)

Short of breath

260 (47)

270 (48)

29 (5)

Bring up phlegm

246 (44)

287 (51)

26 (5)

Wheezing or whistling in chest

213 (38)

319 (57)

27 (5)

Cough first thing in morning

194 (35)

332 (59)

33 (6)