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Changes in FEV1 over time (FEV1 slope) were calculated by a two point method for each subject. Atopy was considered to be present if the subjects showed at least one positive response to three allergens by skin prick test. RESULTS: Multiple regression analysis was carried out to examine factors that might affect longitudinal decline in FEV1. Patients with RCA who were still exposed had a greater decline in FEV1 slope (-26 ml\/y) than sawmill workers. Smokers also showed a greater rate of decline in FEV1 (-43 ml\/y) than non-smokers. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with RCA who continued to be exposed had a greater rate of decline in FEV1 than sawmill workers. 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