Comparison of Pulmonary Function Test in Petrol Pump Worker and Auto-rickshaw Driver

Deora, Kunal; Hulke, Sandip Meghnad; Bhargava, Daideepya C

doi:10.4103/abr.abr_204_18

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“…Air conditioners are destructive to the environment and are responsible for global warming by directly affecting the ozone formation leading to the depletion of ozone layer. It is the major factor for aggravating the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and it also paves the way for many severe acute respiratory syndrome and many other airborne infectious agents [3].Contamination of air conditioner is the major cause for hyperventilation pneumonitis [4]. Which causes many on the allergic reaction as it also increases the indoor air pollutants which leads to elevation of serum IgE which cause mucous membrane irritation and neurological symptoms such as headaches [5] [6].…”

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Comparative Evaluation of Lung Functions between Ac and Non Ac users among Student Population

Gayathrie

Sridevi

Preetha

2021

JPRI

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Background: Usage of air conditioners (AC) has been highly increased in this modern era. In addition to the cooling of the environment, it has a major impact on human health. Rapid influx of cold dry air increases the risk of bronchoconstriction in asthma patients due to the dehydration of the air pathway. So, the present study planned to comparatively evaluate the lung functional status in air conditioner and non air conditioner users. Materials and Methods: The pulmonary functional capacity was assessed using FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC ratio, Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and FEF 25-75% in a Helios 702 spirometer. Results: The lung functional capacities among the AC users showed a statistically significant decline in PEFR and FEF25-75% indicating the risk of airway obstruction. Conclusion: The study concluded an innovative finding that AC users are developing ventilatory dysfunction and are at more risk of respiratory dysfunction. The coldness of the aerosol of the AC unit or other factors responsible may be allergens, infections and humidity level. Thus technical and hygienic features of air intake must be ensured to maintain a good indoor air quality.

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Comparative Evaluation of Lung Functions between Ac and Non Ac users among Student Population

Gayathrie

Sridevi

Preetha

2021

JPRI

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The Dose-Effect and Risk Assessment on Lung Function Decline of Long-Term Co-Exposure to BTEXS in Petrochemical Workers in Southern China

Liao

Zhang

et al. 2021

SSRN Journal

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A Descriptive Study of Pulmonary Function Comparison Between Spot Welding and Assembly Line Workers in a Large Automotive Factory in Iran

Saraei,

Mehrdad,

Naserpour

et al. 2024

Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

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Background: This study seeks to define the pulmonary function of a considerably large group in one of the largest automotive companies in Iran. The aim of this study was to compare the two groups of spot-welding (exposed) and assembly line (unexposed) workers in terms of pulmonary function and conclude the probable impacts of metal fumes on pulmonary function in the two groups. Methods: A total of 1,798 spot-welding personnel and 2,160 assembly line personnel were compared in terms of pulmonary function. Moreover, 120 breathing zone samples were collected from the welders’ metal fumes and were analyzed. The parameters of age, anthropometric indices, smoking, and pulmonary symptoms were also compared with across the two groups. Results: Results revealed the FEV1 mean of the total population to be 3.9 ± 0.5 liters and FVC to have been 4.9 ± 0.7 liters. Besides, predicted FEV1 and FVC percentages across the whole population were close to 100%, suggesting the better condition of the studied population compared with normal individuals in the society. All the parameters of age, weight, height, and smoking status were similar in the two groups, and no statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of pulmonary functions. Conclusion: Implementation of professional health and health improvement programs, running screening programs, and hiring personnel with no history of mild pulmonary disorders, and healthy workers effect at the recruitment stage could be the reasons behind the lack of significant difference between the two exposed and unexposed groups to metal fumes in the automotive industry in terms of pulmonary function.

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Comparison of Pulmonary Function Test in Petrol Pump Worker and Auto-rickshaw Driver

Cited by 3 publications

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Comparative Evaluation of Lung Functions between Ac and Non Ac users among Student Population

Comparative Evaluation of Lung Functions between Ac and Non Ac users among Student Population

The Dose-Effect and Risk Assessment on Lung Function Decline of Long-Term Co-Exposure to BTEXS in Petrochemical Workers in Southern China

A Descriptive Study of Pulmonary Function Comparison Between Spot Welding and Assembly Line Workers in a Large Automotive Factory in Iran

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