Unusual Symptoms in Petrol-tank Cleaners

Work-related eye symptoms and respiratory symptoms in female cleaners.

A prospective study was conducted in order to describe the incidence of eye symptoms, nose or throat symptoms, asthma and bronchitis among cleaners compared with former cleaners and according to the 'use of sprayers'. In 1989 and in 1991 questionnaire-based studies were conducted among female cleaners employed at Danish nursing homes, schools and offices. A cohort of 1,011 females was followed ...

Biological monitoring of exposure to benzene in petrol pump workers and dry cleaners.

Exposure to benzene has been monitored in petrol-pump workers and dry cleaners of Meerut City (India) by measuring phenol content of their urine samples. Average values for phenol in urine were higher in petrol-pump workers than dry cleaners. Alcoholic subjects excreted more phenol than smokers and non-vegetarians. It is concluded that alcohol can alter the susceptibility of man to benzene toxi...

Pulmonary Function And Symptoms Among Petrol Pump Attendants In Nigeria

Objective: Exposures to petrol vapours have been shown to affect functioning of different systems of the body. The effect on lung function is largely unexplored in Africa. We aimed at studying the effect of exposure to petrol vapours on pulmonary function among petrol pump workers. Method: A cross-sectional survey using modified Medical Research Council questionnaire was conducted and spirometr...

Unusual Symptoms in Plasmodium Vivax Infection

Work-related respiratory symptoms among health centres cleaners: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVES Several studies, mostly based on questionnaire-derived data, have shown an increased risk of allergic diseases, especially asthma, among cleaners. The risk factors and etiological mechanisms are still being investigated. Occupational exposure to various chemical and biological agents may induce specific sensitization and/or irritant effects. The aim of our study was to estimate the p...