Pulmonary Function Abnormalities Associated with Exposure to Automobile Exhaust in a Diesel Bus Garage and Roads

Chattopadhyay, B P; Alam, Jan-e; Roychowdhury, A

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“…FEV1) are more sensitive in assessing bronchoconstriction of the airways while PEFR can be an effective measure for home monitoring of lung function. 6 A study done among the weaving workers: assessment of lung function by peak flow meter. Study showed that the mean PEFR of the workers who were suffering from respiratory diseases was 406.75 L/min.…”

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Goldsmith Workers (GSWs): A Skilled Job & Status of Illness

Rahman¹,

Sajani²

2017

Anwer Khan Mod Med Coll J

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Background: This study was conducted among the goldsmith workers of different goldsmith's workshops located Islampur of Dhaka city to find out respiratory illness among them. `Methodology: It was a descriptive cross sectional study. By purposive sampling a total of 120 goldsmith workers were interviewed about respiratory problems using questionnaire and checklist.Result: The study revealed out of 120 respondents 5% were illiterate, 40% had education upto Primary level and 55% respondents had education at secondary level and above. Around 31.7% and 30.8% respondents had monthly income 7100-9000 and 9100-11000 taka respectively. Most of them had length of service 6-20 years (72.5%) and 25.8% had length of service >20 years. The study showed 37.5% had been suffering from respiratory illness and among them 75.6% were suffering from cough for 3months or more in a year, 66.7% suffering from cough with phlegm, 18.9% Blood mixed phlegm, 71.1% running nose/ sneezing and 33.3% were suffering from breathlessness. 96.7% respondents had knowledge on use of personal protective equipments (PPE). Around 58.3% respondents were smoker and their mean duration of smoking habit was 15.59 ( 7.36) years. PEFR was significantly low (p<0.001) both in sitting and standing position among the respondents suffering from respiratory problems. Mean PEFR on sitting position was 426.22 L/min and 430.33 L/min in standing position in respondents with respiratory problems.Conclusion: This indicates 37.5% respondents are suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and necessitates preventive and therapeutic measures to minimize sufferings of goldsmith workers.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 6, No. 2: July 2015, P 5-10

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Goldsmith Workers (GSWs): A Skilled Job & Status of Illness

Rahman¹,

Sajani²

2017

Anwer Khan Mod Med Coll J

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“…Chattopadhyay et al . [2] showed that constant exposure to fumes and gaseous pollutants were associated with reduced forced vital capacity and peak expiratory flow rates, which could cause an alteration of respiratory health. The validity of assessment of PEFR over the other standard PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) indices lies in the context that the other indices (e.g.…”

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Assessment of the lung function status of the goldsmiths working in an unorganized sector of India

2013

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Context:Exposure to various types of fumes and gases are very common in Jewelery industries. No Report is available regarding the effects of those fumes and gases on the respiratory functions of the goldsmiths. Due to lack of proper monitoring of the workplace environments in these unorganized sectors, workers get very much affected by the occupational exposures to those irritants.Aims:The present study aimed to investigate whether the occupational exposures to fumes and gases might alter the lung functions of the goldsmiths.Materials and Methods:A total of 118 goldsmiths and 66 unexposed control subjects were taken randomly for the study. The goldsmiths were further classified in 3 groups according to duration (year) of exposures in the work environment, ETA1 (less than 5 years), ETA2 (more than 5 years but less than 10 years), and ETA3 (more than 10 years). Peak expiratory flow rates (PEFR), forced vital capacity (FVC), and forced expiratory flow rates of different intervals (FEF25%, FEF50%, FEF75%, FEF25-75%) were measured using computerized Spirometer (Maestros Mediline, India). The statistical analyses were carried out using Minitab software version 3.Results:Lung functions of the goldsmiths significantly (P < 0.01) decreased from that of the control group. Inter-group comparison also showed the deteriorations of lung functions was associated with exposure time, and more exposed workers had significantly less (P < 0.01) efficiencies of lung functions.Conclusions:Workplace fumes and gases were responsible for deterioration of the lung function status of the goldsmiths.

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“…[2] Automobile exhaust consists of oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and others, which cause injury to the terminal bronchioles and a decrease in the pulmonary compliance and vital capacity. [3]…”

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Respiratory effects of air pollutants among nonsmoking traffic policemen of Patiala, India

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Background:Air pollution due to road traffic is a serious health hazard and thus the persons who are continuously exposed, may be at an increased risk. Although several studies have confirmed the ill effects of air pollutants on the lung function of traffic policemen, only a few have investigated the relationship between respiratory health and duration of exposure in this category of occupationally exposed persons.Aim:The study was carried out with the aim of evaluating the extent of impairment in lung function in traffic policemen in respect to an unexposed control group having the same age group.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted in which the spirometric parameters of a group of 100 nonsmoking traffic policemen, aged 20-55 years, working in and around Patiala city, were compared with those obtained in an age-matched control group, consisting of 100 healthy males, serving in the Punjab Police, who have never done traffic duty and are thus not exposed to traffic pollution. Lung function was done with MEDSPIROR. The data on the overall health status of the subjects was collected using the standard Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire. The statistical analysis was carried out with SPSS PC software version 13.Results:Traffic policemen recorded a significant decline in various parameters, such as forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) when compared with controls, and is probably due to exposure to vehicular pollution. It was also observed that in traffic policemen with >8 years of exposure, the values of FVC (2.7 L), FEV1 (1.8 L), and PEFR (7.5 L/s) were significantly lower than those obtained in traffic policemen with <8 years of exposure, in whom the values were 2.9 L, 2.3 L, and 7.7 L/s for FVC, FEV1, and PEFR, respectively.Conclusion:The effect of pollution by vehicular exhausts may be responsible for these pulmonary function impairments.

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Pulmonary Function Abnormalities Associated with Exposure to Automobile Exhaust in a Diesel Bus Garage and Roads

Cited by 18 publications

References 13 publications

Goldsmith Workers (GSWs): A Skilled Job & Status of Illness

Goldsmith Workers (GSWs): A Skilled Job & Status of Illness

Assessment of the lung function status of the goldsmiths working in an unorganized sector of India

Respiratory effects of air pollutants among nonsmoking traffic policemen of Patiala, India

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