Prevalence of respiratory symptoms and disorders among rice mill workers in India

Leptospirosis among rice mill workers of Salem, South India.

Leptospirosis is not commonly reported from the Salem district in central Tamil Nadu in India. In October 2000, a rice mill worker, who had fever and jaundice, tested positive in leptospiral IgM enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Microbiological and serological investigations were performed on the patient, a sample population of the rice mill workers, and the animal and rodent populatio...

The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among mushroom workers in Ireland.

BACKGROUND Respiratory conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and upper airways symptoms have been ascribed to fungal exposures. Mushroom workers may be at risk of these as a consequence. AIMS To assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms in mushroom workers. METHODS A cross-sectional study assessed 4 weeks of respiratory symptoms among mushroom workers divid...

Respiratory disorders among tobacco workers.

Respiratory Disorders Among Workers in Slaughterhouses

BACKGROUND Workers in slaughterhouses are exposed to a wide range of biological contaminants, such as bacteria and fungi, due to their working environment. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of respiratory disorders among workers in slaughterhouses. METHODS This study was conducted on 81 workers in slaughterhouses and 81 healthy office workers as a reference group. The American Thoraci...

Prevalence of Occupational Asthma and Respiratory Symptoms in Foundry Workers

This cross-sectional study was conducted in a foundry factory to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and occupational asthma in foundry workers. Physical examination, spirometric evaluation, chest radiograph, and a questionnaire related to respiratory symptoms were performed. Monitoring of peak expiratory flow rates, spirometric reversibility test, and high-resolution computed tomogra...