Effect of rice mill dust on peak expiratory flow rate among rice mill workers of Mysore district

Vijayashankar, Uma; Rajeshwari, L

doi:10.5455/njppp.2018.8.0620312062018001

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“…It is now used as a measure of flow rates. Peak Expiratory Flow rate as a measurement of ventilatory function was introduced by Hadorn in 1942 and was accepted in 1949 as an index of spirometry [5]. A common Lung Function Test that provides a reliable indicator of airflow that is contingent on exertion is the peak expiratory flow rate.…”

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“…This is an environmental problem in developing countries that has dangerous consequences for human health and the environment [4]. Gas station workers are exposed to the organic and inorganic substances which exist in gasoline, volatile aromatic hydrocarbons in the atmosphere of service station and gas stations [5]. Benzene is a solvent that leads to lung dysfunction, asthma, lung infection, central nervous system suppression, blood poisoning, genetic effects, chromosomal abnormalities, deoxyribonucleic acid DNA damage, and carcinogenesis [6,7].…”

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“…Personal protective equipment and other control measures can reduce respiratory problems. Therefore, early detection of adequate symptoms and preventive strategies can reduce the incidence of lung dysfunction among gas station workers [5]. Although researchers have conducted numerous studies in this regard in different countries, but in relation to the proposed subject, according to the researcher's internet and library searches, there are little researches on gas station among workers in Iraq, and especially in the Kurdistan region.…”

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Objectives: Gas station workers who are continuously exposed to gasoline/diesel smoke, are at high risk of causing respiratory problems. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of respiratory disorders in gas station workers in Erbil City, Iraq. Methods: All (146) of the petroleum outlets in Erbil City overseen by the Ministry of Natural Resources were the subject of this cross-sectional descriptive study. A researcher-made checklist with four sections-Sociodemographic characteristics, a checklist of respiratory disorders' signs and symptoms to evaluate the frequency of respiratory symptoms, auscultation of the chest to evaluate any abnormal breath sounds, and peak flow meter to evaluate peak expiratory flow rate-was used to gather data. A p-value of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Result: Most of the employees (54.1%) were between the ages of 23 and 27 and were unmarried (65.5%). The most frequent symptoms were listed in the symptoms part as a common cough, typically clear-out sputum when awake, loss of breath when walking quickly on a level surface or when ascending a moderate incline, and a wheezing sound in your chest. Wheezing was detected in 189 of the employees (37.7%), while rhonchi was detected in 71 (14.2%). Conclusion: Gas station workers in Erbil are exposed to gasoline and vapors produced while filling cars and smoke from cars. It was also proven that workers used poor protective measures despite their knowledge of the adverse health effects of gasoline.

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“…This exposure is particularly concerning due to the high prevalence of respiratory ailments linked to organic dust from such industries. Moreover, the use of protective equipment is often inadequate in this sector, increasing workers' vulnerability to occupational hazards and leading to long-term complications in lung function (6). Various stages of rice processing, such as threshing and transportation of paddy, also involve exposure to fungal spores in improperly stored grain, which can exacerbate lung inflammation (7).…”

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Lung Capacity and Respiratory Health in Rice Mill Workers

Siddique,

Sabri,

Sajjad

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Background: Rice mill workers are routinely exposed to grain dust, posing significant health risks, particularly in terms of respiratory health. This exposure has been linked to various pulmonary diseases, yet the extent of these risks within the rice milling industry remains insufficiently explored. Objective: This study aimed to assess the lung capacity and respiratory health among rice mill workers in Wazirabad, focusing on the relationship between dust exposure and respiratory impairments. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to July 2023 among 345 workers from different rice mills in Wazirabad. Participants were selected using a non-probability convenient sampling technique, focusing on individuals aged 18-60 years, actively engaged in the mills for a minimum of four hours per day, with at least six months of employment. Exclusion criteria included workers with a history of heart failure, recent surgeries, diagnosed COPD, known allergies, and administrative staff. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) were administered, measuring parameters such as FVC and FEV1. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 25. Results: The study revealed that 49.6% of the participants reported the presence of respiratory symptoms, and 39.1% had a history of respiratory infections. Pulmonary function tests showed significant declines in lung parameters among exposed workers, with reductions noted in FVC, FEV1, PEFR, and FEV1/FVC ratio. Implementation of dust control measures showed a notable decrease in dust concentration. Conclusion: The study highlights a significant correlation between dust exposure in rice mills and impaired lung function among workers. This underscores the need for improved dust control measures and regular health monitoring in rice milling environments to safeguard worker health.

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“…1 Impairment of membrane structure and mechanical efficiency may be caused by inhalation of pollutants from different industries. 2 Cement industry is considered as the third largest source of air pollution. 3 But cement industry is playing an important role in development ofmodernworld due to rapid urbanization and industrialization.…”

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Effect of Exposure to Cement Dust on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Cement Factory Workers

Akhter

Noor²,

Begum

et al. 2021

J Chittagong Med Coll Teachers Ass

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Background: Pollutants exerted from different industries are hazardous for both employees and the environment. Though cement industry is playing a key role in economic growth but is a major source of air pollution. Its exposure affects pulmonary functions due to alteration of structural and functional properties of lung. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) is a simple, less expensive pulmonary function test which can be done by spirometer to detect obstructive changes in the respiratory tract.This study is aimed to assess the effect of cement dust on peak expiratory flow rate of workers, those who are exposed to cement dust directly in cement factory. Materials and methods: This case control study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Chittagong Medical College, Chattogram in collaboration with Heidelberg Cement Bangladesh Ltd at Chattogram from January 2018 to December 2018. Total 88 male workers with age ranged from 20 to 45 years were included in this study by consecutive sampling method. Case group workers were selected from those who were working at least two years in direct contact of cement dust and control group were from office workers of same factory those who were not in direct contact of cement. 44 subjects were included in each group. A predesigned data collection form was filled up by the researcher,which contained information regarding general physical status, job history, present and past disease, drug history of workers. Individual’s height, weight was measured and BMI was calculated. PEFR was assessed by a portable digital spirometer (Chestgraph HI-101, Japan) in upright sitting posture. After compiling data,statistical analyses were done by using SPSS version Windows 25. Unpaired student's 't' test was done for statistical analysis. Results: PEFR of Control and Case group was 7.84±2.21 L/sec and 5.73±1.79 L/sec respectively. In this study Case group showed significant reduction of PEFR (p<0.001) compared to Control group workers. Conclusion: This study result concluded that occupational exposure to cement dust has deleterious effect on lung which is evident by reduced Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) of cement exposed workers. JCMCTA 2021 ; 32 (1) : 72-77

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Effect of rice mill dust on peak expiratory flow rate among rice mill workers of Mysore district

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