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:: Volume 3, Issue 1 (spring 2012) ::
j.health 2012, 3(1): 67-73 Back to browse issues page
Investigation of Respiratory Symptoms and Spirometric Parameters in Fire Brick Workers
A Gholamie , HR Saberi , A Ghahri , D Eskandari *
Kashan university of medical sciences
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Background & Objective: Fire brick workers expose to dust that may affect their respiratory system. This study conducted to evaluate respiratory complaints and Spirometric parameters in a number of Fire Brick workers. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 51 fire brick workers as a case group and 56 workers of food industries as a control group. Respiratory Symptoms Questionnaire and spirometry, as a standard method, were applied to evaluate respiratory problems and lung functions, respectively. Results: Respiratory complaints in case group were significantly higher than the controls. All the spirometric parameters, except FEV1/FVC, in cases were also significantly lower than that of control group (p <0.05). Conclusion: This study shows that exposure to dust may lead to increased respiratory symptoms and spirometry abnormalities in fire brick workers.

Keywords: Fire Brick Workers, Dust, Spirometry
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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Special
Received: 2014/01/25 | Accepted: 2014/01/25 | Published: 2014/01/25
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Gholamie A, Saberi H, Ghahri A, Eskandari D. Investigation of Respiratory Symptoms and Spirometric Parameters in Fire Brick Workers. j.health 2012; 3 (1) :67-73
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