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Table 3 Identified themes for question 2: barriers to antigen avoidance in CHP

From: Barriers to antigen detection and avoidance in chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis in the United States

Theme

Number of barriers in the theme (n = 28)

Individual patient beliefs, emotions, and attachments to antigen source

8

Effects on employment

2

Patient limitations, financial barriers and lack of resources

6

Gaps in clinical knowledge and testing capabilities

5

Limitations with environmental remediation

7

  1. All themes were discussed in all 3 nominal groups