Chronic nonspecific lung disease and alcohol consumption

Šarić, Marija; Lučić-Palaić, Slavica; Horton, Robert J.

doi:10.1016/0013-9351(77)90061-5

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“…Respiratory symptoms were more common among street sweepers who had previously worked in cement and flour factory before being hired in the current job, and this finding is consistent with findings in Ethiopia, which stated that workers who had previously worked in a dusty industry before being hired for the current job were approximately twice as likely to develop respiratory symptoms. 25 In this study, respiratory symptoms were higher among street sweepers, who drank alcohol compared to those of non-drinkers, which is consistent with findings in Boston, US, 26 Sweden, 27 and Yugoslavia 28 that respiratory symptoms were significantly associated with alcohol consumption.…”

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Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Risk Factors Among Street Sweepers in Gondar City Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study

Worede

Alemaw

Feleke

et al. 2022

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Background: Street sweepers are exposed to a variety of risk factors such as dust, bioaerosols, and volatile organic matter, which are responsible for the development of various respiratory symptoms and lung function impairments. However, there is a limited data on the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in Ethiopia, especially in the study area. Objective: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors among street sweepers in Gondar town, northwest Ethiopia, in 2021. Methods: Using simple random sampling technique, a total of 391 workers were selected between August 10 and September 15, 2021. The data was entered and analyzed using the Epi Info Version 7 and Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 22 software, respectively. Descriptive statistics, bivariable, and multivariable logistic regression model were used. P ⩽ .05 and adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were used to declare the statistical significance. Result: A total of 391 respondents, with a response rate of 99.2% participated. The prevalence of respiratory symptoms among street sweepers was 35.3% (95% CI: 30.2, 40.5). History of respiratory illness (AOR = 7.75, (95% CI: 3.45, 17.45), washing personal protective equipments (PPE) after use (AOR = 4.77; 95% CI: 2.02, 11.28), previous work in cement (AOR = 3.10, 95% CI: 1.32, 7.34), and flour factories (AOR = 2.13, 95% CI: 2.02, 4.43), and alcohol drinking (AOR = 3.77, 95% CI: 1.94, 7.29) were associated with respiratory symptom among street sweepers. Conclusion: The overall prevalence of respiratory symptoms among street sweepers was 35.3%. Previous respiratory illness, washing personal protective equipment after use, previous work in a cement and flour factory, and drinking alcohol were independently associated with respiratory symptoms. To reduce the respiratory symptoms among street sweeper, it is advisable implementing safe work practice measures and behavioral changes among workers.

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Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Risk Factors Among Street Sweepers in Gondar City Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study

Worede

Alemaw

Feleke

et al. 2022

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“…Table 1 shows the characteristics of the included studies. Geographically, 47% of the studies were conducted in North America [ 21 , 24 , 28 , 30 , 31 , 34 , 38 , 41 , 42 , 44 – 47 ], 37% in Europe [ 4 , 23 , 25 – 27 , 33 , 35 – 37 , 43 , 48 ], 17% in Asia [ 16 , 29 , 32 , 39 , 40 ] and one study in Nigeria [ 22 ]. Timewise, 47% of the studies were published before 2000 [ 21 – 26 , 31 , 42 – 48 ].…”

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“…The smallest sample size was an observational study by S arkar et al [ 45 ] with 10 subjects. Gender distribution also varied greatly, eight studies only included men [ 4 , 22 , 24 – 26 , 32 , 43 , 47 ] and, in six studies, more than two thirds of the included patients were men (65–97%) [ 21 , 31 , 33 , 41 , 45 , 48 ]. Some of the studies had specified study populations.…”

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“…The study by S arkar et al [ 45 ] was the only one conducted on nonsmoking subjects [ 45 ]. S arić et al [ 43 ] and O leru et al [ 22 ] conducted their studies on workers employed in different factories. In two studies, the study population had specific comorbidities, e.g.…”

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“…In 18 studies, spirometry with measurements of FEV 1 , FVC and FEV 1 /FVC was carried out [ 4 , 16 , 22 , 23 , 26 , 29 , 30 , 32 , 34 , 35 , 37 – 41 , 43 , 44 , 46 ]. Three studies only included FEV 1 and FVC [ 24 , 28 , 47 ] and two studies only included FEV 1 [ 27 , 33 ].…”

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The association between alcohol consumption and pulmonary function: a scoping review

Nielsen,

Johansen,

Riddersholm

et al. 2024

Eur Respir Rev

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Introduction:The health effects of alcohol are well established but the influence on pulmonary function remains debated. Studies indicate that small amounts of alcohol are beneficial and heavy consumption is harmful, suggesting a U-shaped association. Our objective is to determine whether there is an association between alcohol intake and changes in pulmonary function parameters, exploring the potential protective effect of moderate alcohol consumption and the harm caused by heavy drinking.Methods:A comprehensive search from PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and CINAHL was carried out, and studies were evaluated using the JBI methodological framework for scoping reviews. Two independent reviewers conducted parallel screening and data extraction. A data extraction form was utilised to organise key themes, with qualitative analysis and visual representation of the results.Results:Among 4427 screened abstracts, 179 underwent full-text review, resulting in 30 eligible studies. Of these, 10 showed a negative effect, nine reported no impact, nine exhibited a positive effect and two indicated a nonlinear U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and pulmonary function parameters.Conclusion:While the U-shaped curve hypothesis remains unconfirmed by the current literature, there are notable associations. Heavy alcohol consumption appears to negatively affect pulmonary function, while low to moderate intake shows a positive influence in included studies. However, the diversity in study quality, the nonstandardised alcohol intake quantification and the confounding role of smoking challenge definitive conclusions. The need for consistent, long-term international studies is evident to further explore this relationship while addressing the complex interplay between alcohol and smoking.

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Anti-inflammatory effect of ethanol and other alcohols on rat paw edema and pleurisy

Strubelt

Zetler

1980

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The rat paw edema due to carrageenan, yeast, and dextran was dose-dependently antagonized by oral administration of ethanol. Carrageenan-induced paw edema was also inhibited by methanol, 1-propanol, and 1-butanol. The rat carrageenan pleurisy was reduced by oral pretreatment with methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 1-butanol, and dimethyl sulfoxide. Central depression, altered adrenal functions, increased osmolality, and hypothermia were no important factors for these actions of solvents. It is concluded that the inhibitory effect of ethanol on inflammatory responses increases the susceptibility of alcoholics to infection.

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Chronic nonspecific lung disease and alcohol consumption

Cited by 17 publications

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Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Risk Factors Among Street Sweepers in Gondar City Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms and Risk Factors Among Street Sweepers in Gondar City Northwest, Ethiopia, 2021: A Cross-Sectional Study

The association between alcohol consumption and pulmonary function: a scoping review

Anti-inflammatory effect of ethanol and other alcohols on rat paw edema and pleurisy

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