Respiratory symptoms, asthma and levels of fractional exhaled nitric oxide in schoolchildren in the industrial areas of Estonia

2019 ◽  
Vol 650 ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Idavain ◽  
K. Julge ◽  
T. Rebane ◽  
A. Lang ◽  
H. Orru
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Industrial Areas

scholarly journals Fractional exhaled nitric oxide and respiratory complaints in Hajj pilgrims wearing a cotton towel or plain cotton ihram

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 030006051989100
Author(s):  
Sultan Ayoub Meo ◽  
Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
Abeer Al-Masri ◽  
Inam Zia ◽  
Sibtain Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Sore Throat ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Respiratory Illnesses ◽  
Runny Nose

Objective Hajj is an important component of Islam. This study aimed to determine the effect of wearing a cotton towel or plain cotton ihram on the onset of respiratory symptoms and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels in Hajj pilgrims. Methods One hundred male nonsmoking subjects (age: 20–60 years) without a previous clinical history of respiratory illnesses were included. Fifty subjects were dressed in a cotton towel ihram and 50 wore a plain cotton ihram (control group). Respiratory symptoms and FeNO levels were recorded on the day before leaving for Hajj, when ihrams were removed, and when the pilgrims had returned home. Results Pilgrims who wore cotton towel ihrams showed significantly higher rates of respiratory symptoms, including being generally ill, coughing, a sore throat, and a runny nose, than those who wore plain ihrams. FeNO levels also tended to be higher in pilgrims who wore a cotton towel ihram compared with those with a plain cotton ihram during and after Hajj. Conclusions Hajj pilgrims who wear cotton towel ihrams may have a risk of respiratory symptoms, including a cough, sore throat, and runny nose. Therefore, a plain cotton ihram is advisable while performing Hajj to minimize respiratory illness.

scholarly journals Dust Exposure, Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide and Respiratory Symptoms among Volcanic Rock Miners in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-386
Author(s):  
Simon Mamuya ◽  
Gloria Sakwari ◽  
Vera Ngowi ◽  
Bente Moen ◽  
Magne Bråtveit
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Volcanic Rock ◽  
Respiratory Symptoms ◽  
Exhaled Nitric Oxide ◽  
Dust Exposure ◽  
Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide
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