pulmonary function tests and work-related respiratory and allergic

bakers are frequently exposed to various irritant chemicals during work which can induce respiratory problems. in this study, pulmonary function tests and self-reported respiratory and allergic symptoms in bakers were compared with matched control subjects. the frequency of respiratory and allergic symptoms was evaluated in a sample of 58 iranian bakers and 58 control subjects using a questionnaire. pulmonary function tests (pft) were also measured in all participants. all respiratory symptoms were significantly higher in bakers than control croup (p these results showed that bakers have a higher frequency of work related respiratory symptoms and to a lesser extend allergic symptoms particularly during the work period. pft values were also significantly reduced among bakers.