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- Title
A Study of Dynamic Lung Function Tests in Saw Mill Workers of Bijapur City.
- Authors
Kulkarni, C. M.; Patil, S. M.; Gannur, D. G.; Manjunatha, Aithala
- Abstract
Background: The Sawmill workers have increased prevalence of both obstructive and restrictive lung functions compared to controls. Wood dust being another organic dust like grain and cotton dust can cause severe respiratory impairment and exacerbation of respiratory symptoms, allergy and carcinoma. Aims and Objectives: To determine dynamic lung function parameters in Saw Mill workers and compared with controls (age and socioeconomic status matched). Parameters recorded are FEV1% and PEFR using Benedicts Roth recording Spirometer and Wright's Peak flow meter respectively. Smokers are excluded from the study. Only healthy male adults are included in the study. Statistical analysis was done using the Student t test, Z test and Chi square test. The results: It has been observed that parameters recorded were significantly reduced in the study group as compared to control groups. This reduction was in proportion to the duration of exposure to the wood dust. Conclusion: Lung functions will be impaired in Saw Mill workers as occupational hazard due to Continuous prolonged exposure to the wood dust.
- Subjects
BIJAPUR (India); PULMONARY function tests; SAWMILL workers; DISEASE prevalence; WOOD dust; OCCUPATIONAL hazards; MEDICAL statistics; HEALTH
- Publication
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2014, Vol 5, Issue 1, p163
- ISSN
0976-0245
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5958/j.0976-5506.5.1.037