A STUDY OF PEFR AND FEV1/FVC RATIO IN SAWMILL WORKERS AT JAMNAGAR CITY
Journal Title: International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The occupation-related lung diseases are an important aspect of clinical medicine. Spirometry plays a significant role in the diagnosis and prognosis of these diseases and describes the effects of restriction or obstruction on lung function. Aim: Based on this background we have conducted this study to examine the effects of wood dust on PEFR and FEV1/FVC in sawmill male workers and compare their lung functions with their predicted values during PFT. Method: The present study was carried out in department of physiology Shree M P Shah medical college Jamnagar. 25 saw mill worker had been examined. Result: Among them PEFR actual value (4.57±0.34) and predicted value (8.68±0.14) are highly significant (P<0.0001). FEV1/FVC ratio actual (57.74±1.9) and predicted value (88.03±2.4) are also significant (P<0.001).Conclusion: Prolonged exposure to wood dust in saw mill workers causes declining respiratory functions.
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Kirit sakariya, Bharat Chavda, Ashvin Sorani
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