Title: Study of Work Related Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Functional Tests in Brick Kiln Workers
Authors: Dr Madhuri Bharatiya, Dr Mamta Rode, Dr Mrunal Phatak
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i1.152
Abstract
Brick klin workers exposed to smoke & dust are at higher risk of developing respiratory diseases. pulmonary function test is the sensitive technique& helps in diagnosis & prognosis of occupational lung diseases.The present study was carried out in 75 brick klin workers ,who were working for more than 5 years & 75 healthy controls. Pulmonary function test was recorded with medspiror, pulmonary function parameters FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF 25-75%, MVV was significantly lowered in brick klin workers as compared to healthy controls.
Keywords: FVC, FEV1, FEF25 – 75 %, MVV.
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