Study of effect of cement dust on lung function in cement factory workers
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Normal function of lungs is an important aspect of healthy life which is neglected by many peoples. Chronic exposure to cement dust has long been associated with the prevalence of respiratory problems and airway obstruction in workers. The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of cement dust exposure on lung functions of cement factory workers in North Maharashtra region. The aim of the study was to study the lung functions in factory workers and to increase the awareness about occupational hazards of cement dust. Method and Materials: After obtaining Ethical committee clearance this cross-sectional study was done among 120 workers of cement factory compared with 90 controls and their respiratory functions were assessed with help of spirometry. Results: Overall prevalence of respiratory symptoms and abnormal spirometry parameters among study group was statistically significant when compared with control group. Spirometry tests of 120 workers of cement factory compared with control group of 90 subjects. Exposure to high concentration of Portland cement dust in a cement factory is an occupational hazard with decreased ventilatory lung function of the workers.
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Vinod Kathore
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