ArticleJournal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England)2015
Lung function and fractional exhaled nitric oxide among petroleum refinery workers.
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- Effects of Benzene: Hematological and Hypersensitivity Manifestations in Resident Living in Oil Refinery Areas.Toxics · 2022Review
- The value of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in occupational diseases - a systematic review.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2022Article
- Fractional exhaled NO in a metalworking occupational cohort.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2022Article
- Associations of soluble metals and lung and liver toxicity in mice induced by fine particulate matter originating from a petrochemical complex.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2020Article
- The Nexus between Workplace Exposure for Wood, Welding, Motor Mechanic, and Oil Refinery Workers and the Prevalence of Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Fractional exhaled nitric oxide and respiratory complaints in Hajj pilgrims wearing a cotton towel or plain cotton ihram.The Journal of international medical research · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundOccupational and environmental exposure to petroleum refinery products poses a great threat to human health. This study aimed to assess the lung function and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) among petroleum refinery workers.
methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 112 participants (56 petroleum refinery workers with mean age 35.20 ± 1.62 years, and 56 age, weight, height, ethnicity and socioeconomically matched control subjects with mean age 30.02 ± 1.76 years) were recruited. A comprehensive clinical history and examination was conducted to decide whether to include in the study or not. Ventilatory lung function test parameters were recorded by using a Spirometer and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) was measured by Niox Mino.
resultsA significant decline in lung function parameters FEV1 (p = 0.0001), FEV1/FVC Ratio (p = 0.01), PEF (p = 0.0001), FEF 25 % (p = 0.0001), FEF-50 % (p = 0.012) was observed among oil refinery workers compared to their matched controls. However, there was no difference in the mean values of FeNO between the groups.
conclusionSubjects working in the petroleum refinery have significantly impaired lung functions. However, there was no change in the values of FENO between the groups. The lung function impairment pattern provide evidence in the favor of an obstructive lung disease.
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