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Cotton dust exposure: Analysis of pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms.
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- The effect of occupational exposure to organic dust on lung function parameters among African industrial workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2024Pooled it
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- Respiratory Diseases Associated With Organic Dust Exposure.The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice · 2024Review
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- A Narrative Review of Occupational Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in Farmworkers.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Review
- Assessment of respiratory dust exposure and lung functions among workers in textile mill (Thamine), Myanmar: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Duration of exposure and educational level as predictors of occupational respiratory symptoms among adults in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.SAGE open medicine · 2021Review
- 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
- Effect of wearing cotton towel Ihram and plain Ihram on lung function among Hajj Pilgrims.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
- Effects of Occupational Exposures on the Lung Functions and Quality of Life of Garbage Collectors in the Urban Area.Indian journal of occupational and environmental medicineArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCotton industry workers are exposed to various hazards in the different departments of textile factories. The major health problems associated with cotton dust are respiratory problems, byssinosis, bronchitis and asthma.
objectiveTo study the effect of cotton dust exposure on pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms. SETTINGS AND
designThis cross-sectional observational study was conducted at cotton mill in the Ahmedabad city. MATERIALS AND
methodsOne hundred cotton mill workers of the weaving and spinning area participated in this study while 100 age- and gender-matched male subjects living in the residential area served as the control group. A questionnaire was used to inquire about respiratory symptoms and spirometry was done in both the groups. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Student's
resultsRespiratory symptoms were statistically significantly more common in the cotton mill workers compared to control group. Cotton mill workers group also showed significant (
conclusionCotton mill workers showed a significant decrease in spirometric parameters and increase in respiratory symptoms. As the duration of exposure and symptoms increased, spirometric abnormality increased.
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