Work-related respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function tests in northeast iranian (the city of Mashhad) carpenters

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:To assess the respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function of carpenters from the city of Mashhad (northeast Iran).METHODS:The frequency of respiratory symptoms was retrospectively estimated in a sample of 66 carpenters in the city of Mashhad in northeast Iran using a questionnaire including questions on work‐related respiratory symptoms in the past year, allergy, type of irritant chemicals that induce respiratory symptoms, smoking habits, and working periods as a carpenter. PFT values were also measured in all participants, and the age and smoking habits matched those of a sample of men from the general population as a control group.RESULTS:Thirty‐five carpenters (53%) reported work‐related respiratory symptoms. Cough (34.4%) and sputum (33.3%) were the most common symptoms, and only 15.15% of carpenters reported wheezing during work. All respiratory symptoms were higher in carpenters than in controls, which was statistically significant for cough and sputum (p<0.001 in both cases). Most allergic symptoms were also significantly greater among the carpenters than in the control group (p<0.05 for both itchy eyes and sneezing). Most respiratory and allergic symptoms in the carpenters increased during work compared to rest period which was statistically significant only for cough (p<0.05). PFT values were significantly lower in the carpenters than in control subjects (p<0.05 to p<0.001).CONCLUSIONS:Carpentry work was associated with a high frequency of respiratory symptoms, particularly after exposure to irritating chemicals during work. PFT values were also significantly reduced among carpenters compared to controls.

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“…Boskabady et al [16] in 2010 in Iran and Bonnaud et al [17] in 1998 in Haute Vienne found similar results; this could be explained by different mechanisms of action of wood dust and components on the respiratory system. Marcuccilli et al [4] noted that besides occupational exposure, tobacco had an influence on the occurrence of cough and sputum.…”

“…The prevalence of clinical symptoms we found among carpenters was significantly higher than that found in unexposed; this was also observed by Laraqui et al [5] in their series. As for Boskabady et al [16] and Laraqui et al [5] series, cough was also the most represented symptom among carpenters, unlike Belabed et al [11] who found expectoration as the commonest respiratory symptom. The prevalence of rhinitis may be related to allergic, irritative or toxic mechanism.…”

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“…Boskabady et al (17) evaluated individuals engaged in carpentry work in the city of Mashhad (northeast Iran). The authors found that such work is associated with a high frequency of respiratory symptoms, particularly after exposure to irritating chemicals during work.…”

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“…(2) The presence of associated diseases, such as rhinitis (symptoms are present in 90% of cases), gastroesophageal Sleep 5 [16][17][18][19][20] Physiology, exercise, and rehabilitation 12 [21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32] COPD 8 [33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40] Pathology 3 [41][42][43] CT 2 [44][45] Occupational medicine 1 46 Pulmonary thromboembolism 2 [47][48] Pulmonary hypertension 3 [49][50][51] Lung cancer 3 [52][53][54] Smoking 2 [55][56] Evaluation of articles on pulmonology published in Brazilian In their study involving patients with severe OSAS, Neves et al found that the use of sildenafil worsens OSAS, as well as causing deleterious cardiovascular effects because of the increased parasympathetic tone and affecting the HR variability. (19) Pires et al, in a study of drivers engaged in night shift work, contradicted the notion that the sleep pattern of older individuals is more negatively affected than that of younger individuals.…”

“…Boskabady et al found an increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and decreased pulmonary function values in Iranian carpenters, when compared with controls. (46) …”