Assessment of lung function among cotton mill workers
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: The number of Cotton mill industries in Western Maharashtra with large work force is on the rise. Occupational respiratory related problems are also increasing in the community. Considering this fact, the cotton mill workers in Kadegaon in Sangli district were studied to determine the respiratory problems and impaired lung functions. Material and Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted in a cotton spinning mill at Kadegaon. A total of 278 Cotton mill workers, both male and females, of different age group between 25-50 years were grouped according to years of exposure as with exposure between 1-5 years, 6-10 years and 11-15 years. A pulmonary function test was recorded using computerized spirometer. Results: PFT of cotton mill workers in our study were statistically non significantly reduced because of the precautionary measures taken by mill management. Maximum numbers of mildly affected non significant workers were found in carding and blowing sections of mill. Discussion: The mill which we have studied has taken proper precautionary measures. Preventive measures are of paramount importance in minimizing the prevalence of respiratory disorders in cotton textile workers.
Authors and Affiliations
Ramchandra Nalawde, Vrushali R Nalawade
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP179868
- DOI -
- Views 135
- Downloads 0
Lactate clearance versus lacate levels in sepsis
Objectives: 1) To study the role of blood lactate levels in sepsis. 2) To compare blood lactate levels and lactate clearance in sepsis in relation to survival outcome. Materials and Methods: This is an observational coho...
Attributable morbidity and mortality of ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients of respiratory failure
Background: Patients who are intubated and on mechanical ventilation are more prone to develop ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). Comorbidities and other risk factors contribute to the mortality due to VAP in mechani...
Clinical profile of patients of nonorganophosphate and nonorganochlorine compounds poisoning
Objectives: 1) To study the clinical profile of patients of nonorganophosphate and nonorganochlorine compounds poisoning. 2) To study the clinical manifestations and outcome of different poisonings. Material and methods:...
Clinical profile of dengue fever and utility of WHO classification in the assessment of its severity
Background: Over the past few years, dengue has emerged as a serious public health concern especially in India. It is estimated that around 2.5 billion people, in urban areas of tropical countries, are at a risk of devel...
Clinical profile of pyelonephritis in patients with diabetes mellitus
Background: Acute pyelonephritis is defined as bacterial or fungal infection of renal parenchyma and collecting system. Acute pyelonephritis was otherwise called acute focal pyelonephritis or acute focal bacterial nephri...