Analytical data on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary impairments due to exposure to non-combusted liquefied petroleum gas

Akpan, Emmanuel Alphonsus; Moffat, Imoh Udo; Abara, Ukeme Sambo

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2021.107106

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“…The results of this research were consistent with Akpan et al, 2021,in their study on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary impairments due to exposure to non-combusted liquefied petroleum gas among workers in Calabar, Nigeria; and concluded that cough (53.3%), wheeze (40%) and chest tightness (26.7%) with a significant decrease in the pulmonary function indices (FEV1%, FVC% and PEF) were common among those workers. Also, Sirdah et al, 2013 in their study on possible health effects of liquefied petroleum gas on workers at filling and distribution stations of Gaza governorates reported that 76.7% were complaining of cough and 80% of shortness of breath among LPG workers.…”

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General and Respiratory Health of Workers Exposed to Liquified Petroleum Gases in Bottle-Gas Tubes Factory

et al. 2024

Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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Introduction: Liquefied petroleum gas consists of commercial mixture as butane, propane, ethane, pentane and sulphur based odorizing agent. Acute, subacute or chronic diseases especially respiratory and skin diseases may occur due to the exposure to the toxic gases during the industrial processes. Aim of Work: To asses respiratory and some other health hazards associated with chronic direct exposure to liquefied petroleum gas. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted including 137 gas attendant workers comprising about 83 workers,11 technicians, 7 drivers and 36 supervisors. All the studied workers completed the questionnaire and pulmonary function tests were performed for 115 of them Results: About (71.5%) of the sample aged ≥40 years, with mean working duration of 19.27 ± 6.41, 44.5 % were smokers and 83.9% reported regular use of the PPE. Prevalence of respiratory symptoms were: cough (20.4%), breathlessness (19%), phlegm (21.2%) and wheezes (4.4%). Restricted pattern in pulmonary function was found in 26.9% and 17.3% of them had obstructed pattern. Statistically significant relationships (p<0.05) were detected between using masks and history of periodic medical examination with workers with normal pulmonary function tests. Conclusion and Recommendations:Gas filling attendance were at high risk for respiratory health effects, so more concern should be given from factories and government for the periodic examination and more trainings for safe operations and proper use of personal protective equipment.

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“…Accidental inhalation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a large amount may lead to respiratory symptoms as wheeze, cough, chest tightness, nasal irritation, dizziness and for some individuals, persistent airway hyper-responsiveness and asthma may develop. While on chronic long term exposure, bronchitis may develop (Akpan et al, 2021).…”

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General and Respiratory Health of Workers Exposed to Liquified Petroleum Gases in Bottle-Gas Tubes Factory

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Egypt. J. Occup. Med.

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“…The human body is constantly exposed to chemicals and other substances injurious to health from the environments, foods etc. These substances are taken into the body either consciously or unconsciously through the mouth, nose, and skin and often lead to oxidative stress, gene mutation, direct injury on cells and tissue, alteration of immune system etc, resulting in cancer development and other chronic and acute health challenges and death [1][2][3].…”

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“…The increasing demand for energy and the need to use environmentally friendly and safe fuel for cooking, heating, and drying food has made cooking gas (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) usage very common. The major reoccurring effect of the increasing demand for energy is the air pollution [1][2][3]. "According to the WHO, household air pollution is responsible for 7.7% of global mortality or 4.3 million deaths, mostly in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa" [4].…”

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Tumour Necrotic Factor Alpha level and Some Biochemical Parameters as a Measure of Health Risks Due to Exposure to Liquefied Petroleum Gas on Vendors in Calabar, Nigeria

Abara

Nsonwu-Anyanwu

Etukudoh

et al. 2022

IJTDH

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Background: The human body is constantly exposed to chemicals and other substances injurious to health from the environments, foods etc. These substances are taken into the body either consciously or unconsciously through the mouth, nose, and skin which often lead to oxidative stress, gene mutation, direct injury on cells and tissue, alteration of immune system etc, resulting in cancer development and other chronic and acute health challenges and death. This study is aimed at assessing the health risks due to chronic exposure to non-combusted Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and appraising the potential inflammatory and liver problem among its vendors who did not wear Personal Protective Equipments (PPE). Methods: Forty-one apparently healthy Liquefied Petroleum Gas sellers and Forty-one apparently healthy non Liquefied Petroleum Gas sellers/user (control), aged 18 to 50 years were recruited for this study. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was determined by taking the ratio of weights in Kg to the square of heights in meters. Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) was estimated by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), 2-butanol was estimated using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), ALT and AST were estimated using Colorimetric method. Data were analyzed using Student’s t-test and Pearson’s correlation at p<0.05. Results: From the results obtained, AST, ALT and BMI did not show significant variation but TNF-α and 2-butanol showed a significant variation compared to control. TNF-α and 2-butanol showed a significant positive correlation among the exposed group. The duration of exposure does not appear to cause a significant difference in the levels of the biochemical parameters. Conclusion: This study therefore showed that exposure to Liquefied Petroleum Gas has no effect on anthropometric and liver parameter but appears to cause significant elevation of TNF-α and 2-butanol, meaning that sellers may be predisposed to inflammation. It is therefore recommended that vendors of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) always wear their PPE to avoid deleterious effect on their health.

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Impact of differential occupational LPG exposure on cardiopulmonary indices, liver function, and oxidative stress in Northwestern city of Nigeria

Ismail

Ibrahim

Gambo

et al. 2023

Science of The Total Environment

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Analytical data on respiratory symptoms and pulmonary impairments due to exposure to non-combusted liquefied petroleum gas

Cited by 3 publications

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General and Respiratory Health of Workers Exposed to Liquified Petroleum Gases in Bottle-Gas Tubes Factory

General and Respiratory Health of Workers Exposed to Liquified Petroleum Gases in Bottle-Gas Tubes Factory

Tumour Necrotic Factor Alpha level and Some Biochemical Parameters as a Measure of Health Risks Due to Exposure to Liquefied Petroleum Gas on Vendors in Calabar, Nigeria

Impact of differential occupational LPG exposure on cardiopulmonary indices, liver function, and oxidative stress in Northwestern city of Nigeria

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