Lung function response to dust in Safai workers
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IJMDS ● www.ijmds.org ● January 2016; 5(1) 1038 Original Article Lung function response to dust in Safai workers Arora R, Kaur H ABSTRACT Introduction: Sweepers often work without proper protection and are thus exposed to harmful effects of inhaled dust. Objectives: This study was undertaken to study the effect of dust on the pulmonary functions in sweepers working in PIMS, Jalandhar Materials & Methods: 60 sweepers were selected and 60 controls were selected for this study. Lung functions were performed using Medspiror computerized spirometer. The data was collected and statistically analysed. Results: Lung functions in sweepers were significantly decreased as compared to those in controls. Conclusions: Dust causes chronic inflammatory diseases in lungs and causes a decrease in the lung volumes and capacities.
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تاریخ انتشار 2015