ArticleThe international journal of occupational and environmental medicine2017
Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function among Greek Cotton Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Respiratory symptoms and pulmonary function impairment among textile industry workers in Alexandria, Egypt.Journal of public health in Africa · 2023Article
- Effect of cotton dust on lungs among female workers in cotton industry in northern Gujarat, India.Bioinformation · 2022Article
- Assessment of respiratory dust exposure and lung functions among workers in textile mill (Thamine), Myanmar: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Pulmonary function, respiratory symptoms and associated factors among cotton-ginning workers at Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study.International journal of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology · 2021Article
- Lung Function and Respiratory Health of Populations Living Close to Quarry Sites in Palestine: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Reduced Cross-Shift Lung Function and Respiratory Symptoms among Integrated Textile Factory Workers in Ethiopia.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
- Dose-response of Cotton Dust Exposure with Lung Function among Textile Workers: MultiTex Study in Karachi, Pakistan.The international journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2018Article
- Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study.Journal of occupational medicine and toxicology (London, England) · 2018Article
- Respiratory Abnormalities among Occupationally Exposed, Non-Smoking Brick Kiln Workers from Punjab, India.The international journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2017Article
- Bacterial Endotoxins and their Impact on Respiratory System among Greek Cotton Industry Workers.The international journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2017Article
- Health Concerns of Textile Workers and Associated Community.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundWorkers in cotton industry are occupationally exposed to various dust-related hazards. The nature of these agents and the respective exposure levels depend on the cotton industry specific sector. These exposures could be associated with respiratory symptoms and changes in lung function parameters.
objectiveTo evaluate associations between occupational exposure and respiratory function as well as reported symptoms in several groups of workers at different stages of the cotton industry in a vertical approach that covers all the major sectors-from cotton ginning to weaving and fabric production.
methodsA questionnaire on respiratory symptoms and individual as well as workplace characteristics was completed by 256 workers at the cotton industry and 148 office workers (control group). Both groups underwent spirometry.
resultsWorkers in cotton industry reported a higher prevalence of severe dyspnea (p=0.002) and wheezing (p=0.004) compared to the control group. Also they were found to have a lower predicted FEV
conclusionOccupational exposure to cotton dust was associated with increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms and obstructive pattern in pulmonary function test.
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