Deterioration of pulmonary function in stone quarry …
Workers at stone crushing site are exposed to silica dust which leads to pulmonary function deterioration. The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher ...
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Short Communication Pulmonary function tests in stone …
PEFR was significantly reduced in stone crushers as compared to controls. Also as the duration of exposure increases the values of flow rates goes on decreasing among …
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Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk …
The activities such as mining, crushing, and milling, stone cutting, and sandblasting carried out in quarries, generate dust and fine particulate matters (PMs) of silica and heavy metals that remain suspended in the air for long periods. Prolonged exposure to airborne PM poses serious health threats such as ocular injuries, skin …
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Assessment of Pulmonary Functions in Stone Crusher …
predicted values of pulmonary-function test parameters [6-12]. In our study, we observed a maximum reduction in lung function volumes among stone crusher subjects with dust exposure of minimum five years. Indeed, comparison of pulmonary function tests between the stone crusher workers with exposure duration of up to 5 years and
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(PDF) Pulmonary function among stone quarry workers in …
Introduction: Despite advances in technology, in India workers of stone processing industry continue to be at high risk for lung function deterioration. This study was designed to analyse the effect of duration of exposure, job profile and smoking on
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Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers …
statistical analysis of pulmonary function test of controls and non-controls the result showed a highly significant decrease in FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC and PEFR parameters. …
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Deterioration of pulmonary function with duration of …
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in stone crusher workers. Pulmonary function test were recorded on 50 subjects. Statistical analysis amongst the stone crusher workers was carried out by Analysis of Variance (ANNOVA) test. ... Increased duration of exposure to silica dust may increase the risk the respiratory problems. …
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Pulmonary Function Test | Download Table
Download Table | Pulmonary Function Test from publication: Particulate Matter from Stone Crushing Industry: Size Distribution and Health Effects | A cluster of 50 stone Crushing units located at ...
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Assessment of Pulmonary Functions in Stone Crusher
The Spiro metric pulmonary function tests (PFT) were studied in workers (n = 120) and normal healthy stone crusher controls (n =120) from the Karad taluka Western region in Maharashtra state ...
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Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers
Corpus ID: 11850819; Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers @inproceedings{Mirdha2015PulmonaryFT, title={Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers}, author={Dr. Priyanka Mirdha and Dr. N. D. Soni and Dr. Kamla Choudhary and Shilpa Solanki and Rakesh Sagu}, year={2015} }
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LUNG FUNCTION EVALUATION THROUGH SPIROMETRY IN STONE CRUSHING …
It was concluded that no significant difference found between silicon dust exposed group and non-exposed group, both the groups showed slightly restrictive lung defects but the non-Exposed group was bit better than the silicon exposed group. Purpose: The study was planned to evaluate the influence of silicon dust on lung function between stone …
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(PDF) Assessment of Pulmonary Functions in Stone Crusher …
The Spiro metric pulmonary function tests (PFT) were studied in stone crusher workers (n = 120) and normal healthy controls (n =120) from the Karad taluka …
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RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS, SPIROMETRIC, AND …
Spirometric measurements (Pulmonary Function Test) and Chest Radiographs presents evidences of respiratory impairments and infections in lungs. The long term exposure of …
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Pulmonary function tests in stone crushers.
A cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted at 7 various stone crusher units on 120 male stone crushers and 120 healthy male controls. Values of FEF25-75% and PEFR were recorded on computerized spirometer and were compared between workers and age matched controls group. The value of FEF25-75% and PEFR was …
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Pulmonary function parameters among marble industry …
A Spiro Lab spirometry for pulmonary function tests was used to identify any change in the lung function parameters. FVC% (forced vital capacity), FEV 1 (forced expiratory volume in first second) and FEV1 / FVC ratio were evaluated. ... Ullah et al. reported that exposure to high concentration silica particles by stone crushing workers ...
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pulmonary function test in stone crushers
What We Do - Dartmouth General Hospital Charitable Foundation. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are groups of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how ... from the Greek meaning 'stone crusher', ...
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Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those …
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Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers
The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher workers. This study was conducted at Stone crusher plant located at Nagaur district (Ajmer region) of Western Rajasthan. Male workers working at site were included in this study, this study was conducted on 100 subjects out of which 50 non-controls and 50 were ...
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Deterioration of pulmonary function with duration of …
The present study was carried out to assess the effect of duration of exposure to silica dust on pulmonary function test parameters. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in stone crusher workers. Pulmonary function test were recorded on 50 subjects.
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Comparison of pulmonary function test abnormalities between stone
Methods. Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, radiological findings, and pulmonary function test (PFT) results including slow vital capacity (FVC), forced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
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Comparison of pulmonary function test abnormalities between stone
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed agricultural workers. Two hundred seventy two stone crushing workers and 123 nonexposed workers were analyzed in terms of occupational and personal histories, …
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Respiratory symptoms, spirometric, and radiological status of stone
Pre‐employment and periodic clinical examination, chest radiography, and pulmonary function tests of the stone‐cutting workers should be done. Application of ergonomics should be applied to improve the workplace environment. ... An investigation into respiratory health problems of workers at stone crushing industries in Bangladesh. …
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Statistical Analysis of Pulmonary Function Test among stone crusher …
Download scientific diagram | Statistical Analysis of Pulmonary Function Test among stone crusher workers depending upon from publication: Deterioration of pulmonary function with duration of ...
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Pulmonary Function Test: Purpose, Procedure & Results
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) include different kinds of breathing tests that measure how well your lungs exchange air. Your lungs help you take air in (inhale) and breathe air out (exhale). There are many different types of PFTs. Some also measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen into your blood and how exercise affects your lungs.
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This work is licensed Pulmonary Problems among …
Considerable pulmonary function im-pairments have been reported in quarry workers.9,10 In a study by Ghotkar, et al,11 the prevalence of respiratory morbidity among stone quarry workers was 32.5%, based on radiological study; the severity of pulmonary function impairment was significantly associated with increasing
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Original Research Article DOI: 10.5958/2394 …
Keywords: Pulmonary function test, Stone crusher workers, Silica, Duration of exposure, Occupational disease. Introduction India is a developing country and the construction
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Pulmonary Function Test in Stone Crusher Plant Workers
Abstract: Stone crushing in India is a small scale industry where a large number of laborers work. Workers at stone crushing site are exposed to silica dust which leads to pulmonary function deterioration. The objective of this study was to study the pulmonary function test in stone crusher workers.
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Effects of Prolonged Silica Exposure on Pulmonary Function Among Stone
The pulmonary function test parameters among the quarry workers were assessed in the various occupational categories. Results: PFT of quarry workers was significantly reduced as compared to that ...
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EFFECT OF DURATION OF EXPOSURE TO SILICA DUST ON LUNG FUNCTION
Keywords:- Pulmonary function test, stone crusher workers, silica, lung function test, silicosis, duration of exposure INTRODUCTION Today the industrial revolution has brought about the remarkable changes in ecosystem and atmosphere. The stone crushing industry in India has been growing rapidly due to increasing demand from the construction ...
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Comparison of pulmonary function test abnormalities …
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of stone crushing in West Bengal, India, by comparing pulmonary functions of stone crushing workers with those of nonexposed …
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