Prevalence study of respiratory symptoms and disorders among cotton mill workers
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Physiology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract Background: Diseases of the respiratory system induced by occupational dusts are influenced by the type of dust and duration of exposure. Workers in these factories are very poor and illiterate and are not fully aware of the negative impact of cotton dust prevailing in the working environment on their health. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the respiratory effects of cotton dust exposure among cotton mill workers in Kadegaon in Sangli district, Maharashtra, India. Material and Methods: This community based cross sectional study was conducted in a cotton mill situated at Kadegaon in Sangli district. A detailed assessment was done on 287 included workers and various parameters were recorded which includes personal details including department of work, smoking history and history of duration of exposure to cotton dust particles. Personal history includes symptoms. Results: Out of 287included workers in present study, 103 subjects complained of chronic cough of 3 months or more duration in a year, among which 96 complained of chronic phlegm, breathlessness was complained by 91 subjects, 84 subjects complained chest tightness. Whereas, 28 subjects had allergic symptoms such as fever, sneezing and itchy eyes. Discussion: We found reduced prevalence of byssinosis among the cotton textile mill workers exposed to cotton dust. This reduced prevalence is due to proper precautions taken in mill machineries and workers. This supports association between reduced chances of respiratory diseases and proper precautions taken in mill and by workers.
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Vrushali R Nalawade, Ramchandra Nalawde
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