Lung function response to dust in Safai workers
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Sweepers often work without proper protection and are thus exposed to harmful effects of inhaled dust. Objectives: This study was undertaken to study the effect of dust on the pulmonary functions in sweepers working in PIMS, Jalandhar Materials & Methods: 60 sweepers were selected and 60 controls were selected for this study. Lung functions were performed using Medspiror computerized spirometer. The data was collected and statistically analysed. Results: Lung functions in sweepers were significantly decreased as compared to those in controls. Conclusions: Dust causes chronic inflammatory diseases in lungs and causes a decrease in the lung volumes and capacities.
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- DOI 10.19056/ijmdsjssmes/2016/v5i1/83572
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