Effect of exposure to grain dust on respiratory system of exposed workers
Bulletin of High Institute of Public Health [The]. 1988; 18 (4): 709-720
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ABSTRACT
A study was conducted in a factory concerned with storage of grain. The target population were all exposed workers [n= 32]. A control group [n= 32] matched as regards age, sex, socio-economic conditions and with no past or present history of grain dust exposure was examined similarly. The results revealed that exposure to grain dust resulted in an increase in prevalence of respiratory symptoms in the form of rhinitis and sinusitis, and bronchitis. The non-respiratory symptoms were in dermatitis. A significant decrease in lung function test was also found in the of a significant lowering in FEV1.0 / VC% and measured VC/ predicted VC% values. Chest radiographic examination revealed no abnormal findings among all exposed workers
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Sistema Respiratório
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Alérgenos
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Poluição do Ar
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Bull. High Inst. Public Health
Ano de publicação:
1988
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