Friday, 21 September 2018

Factors Impinging On Lung Function Deficits and Respiratory Symptoms among Workers at Wood-Burning Earth Kilns


Factors Impinging On Lung Function Deficits and Respiratory Symptoms among Workers at Wood-Burning Earth Kilns by Irikefe Paul OBIEBI in Theranostics of Respiratory & Skin Diseases - Lupine Publishers

Documented evidence confirms that inhalation of toxic substances emitted during charcoal production is associated with lung function deficits and respiratory symptoms nonetheless; other factors could also give rise to the similar respiratory disorders or problems. This study was designed to ascertain the influence other impinging factors wield on the respiratory symptoms and lung function deficits among workers at wood-burning earth kilns.History of asthma significantly and negatively impinged on lung function deficit among these workers. Duration of job amongst other factors did not influence the prevalence of respiratory symptoms. Pre-employment screening of workers for respiratory disorders may be a worthwhile venture to pursue in the long term.



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