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The aim of our cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and diagnoses among veterinary staff.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Participants working in veterinary practices were examined and a detailed questionnaire was used to collect data. IgE tests to common and animal allergens were performed to specify sensitization. Associations with respiratory outcomes were analysed using logistic regression models while controlling for potential confounders.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>Atopy was seen in 31% of the 109 female participants. Symptoms of rhinoconjunctivitis were the most frequent complaints (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200992; 84%). In 18% the diagnosis was confirmed by physicians. Symptoms of upper and lower airways were highly correlated and an asthma diagnosis was confirmed in 11% of participants. Modelling revealed that sensitization against cats\/dogs was a significant risk factor for respiratory symptoms of upper [odds ratio (OR) 4.61; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.13\u201318.81] and lower airways (OR 5.14; 95% CI 1.25\u201321.13), physician-confirmed rhinoconjunctivitis (OR 13.43; 95% CI 1.69\u2013106.5) and asthma (OR 9.02; 95% CI 1.16\u201370.39) in assistant staff of small-animal practices.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>In several cases, rhinoconjunctivitis worsened after entering the profession. Atopy and specific sensitization to cats\/dogs were risk factors for health impairments. 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