scholarly journals Risk Factors and Early Symptoms Related to Respiratory Disease in Pedicab Drivers in Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-234
Author(s):  
Amelia Lorensia ◽  
Rivan Virlando Suryadinata ◽  
I Nyoman Yoga Diputra
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Respiratory Disorder ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Early Symptom ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Early Symptoms

Various factors which cause respiratory diseases such as smoking, air pollution, and disease history are found in pedicab. The purpose of this study was to understand the risk factors and early symptoms that related to respiratory disease in pedicab drivers. This study used observational cross-sectional design with purposive sampling. Variables that were recorded in this study were lung function risk factors and early symptoms of respiratory disorders. The number of samples was 148 respondents (135 with respiratory disorder and 13 without respiratory disorder). The results of this study found the most common risk factor was air pollution exposure. In 145 respondents (97.97%), the average lung function was 52.56%. The most frequent early symptom was dyspnea with percentage of 7.43% and average lung function value of 26.20%. Air pollution was the most common risk factor and dyspnea was the most common early symptom in pedicab drivers with respiratory disorders in Surabaya.

scholarly journals Relationship of Knowledge on Respiratory Disorders with Lung Function in Masons in East Surabaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-395
Author(s):  
Amelia Lorensia ◽  
Rivan Virlando Suryadinata ◽  
Wilma Adib Gardiawan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Respiratory Disorders ◽  
Respiratory Problems ◽  
Impaired Lung Function ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Relationship Of

Masons are regularly exposed to air pollution in the workplace The pollution exposure received by them is a risk factor for respiratory problems. Most of the masons had insufficient knowledge that is very important for the management of a person's illness. The purpose of this study was to determine relationship of knowledge on respiratory disorders with lung function in masons in east surabaya. This research was an observational study with a cross-sectional design with a purposive method.The research was conducted from April to July 2019 in the East Surabaya area. The variables that will be observed in this study are the level of knowledge of risk factors, symptoms, and treatment and therapy regarding respiratory disorders. In this study, there were 158 respondents consisting of 79 groups with impaired lung function and 79 groups without lung function disorders. Most of the level of knowledge of both groups was good in risk factors and treatment of respiratory disease, but instead on the symptoms regarding respiratory disease. The research showed that there was a relationship between the level of knowledge about risk factors for respiratory disease (p(0.223)<0.05) and lung function, but there was no difference in knowledge about symptoms (p(0.745)<0.05) and treatment (p(0.741)<0.05) respiratory disease with pulmonary function. Therefore, it was necessary to plan further educational programs in increasing masons' knowledge of respiratory symptoms so that they could catch respiratory diseases earlier.

Components of a risk assessment tool for prevention and control of bovine respiratory disease in preweaned dairy calves

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Sharif S. Aly ◽  
Betsy M. Karle ◽  
Deniece R. Williams ◽  
Gabriele U. Maier ◽  
Sasha Dubrovsky
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Scoring System ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Bovine Respiratory Disease ◽  
And Control ◽  
Management Changes

Abstract Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the leading natural cause of death in US beef and dairy cattle, causing the annual loss of more than 1 million animals and financial losses in excess of $700 million. The multiple etiologies of BRD and its complex web of risk factors necessitate a herd-specific intervention plan for its prevention and control on dairies. Hence, a risk assessment is an important tool that producers and veterinarians can utilize for a comprehensive assessment of the management and host factors that predispose calves to BRD. The current study identifies the steps taken to develop the first BRD risk assessment tool and its components, namely the BRD risk factor questionnaire, the BRD scoring system, and a herd-specific BRD control and prevention plan. The risk factor questionnaire was designed to inquire on aspects of calf-rearing including management practices that affect calf health generally, and BRD specifically. The risk scores associated with each risk factor investigated in the questionnaire were estimated based on data from two observational studies. Producers can also estimate the prevalence of BRD in their calf herds using a smart phone or tablet application that facilitates selection of a true random sample of calves for scoring using the California BRD scoring system. Based on the risk factors identified, producers and herd veterinarians can then decide the management changes needed to mitigate the calf herd's risk for BRD. A follow-up risk assessment after a duration of time sufficient for exposure of a new cohort of calves to the management changes introduced in response to the risk assessment is recommended to monitor the prevalence of BRD.

scholarly journals Risk factors for exacerbations and pneumonia in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pooled analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin F. Hartley ◽  
Neil C. Barnes ◽  
Sally Lettis ◽  
Chris H. Compton ◽  
Alberto Papi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Pooled Analysis ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
First Year ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Gold Stage ◽  
Exacerbation Risk

Abstract Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at risk of exacerbations and pneumonia; how the risk factors interact is unclear. Methods This post-hoc, pooled analysis included studies of COPD patients treated with inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)/long-acting β2 agonist (LABA) combinations and comparator arms of ICS, LABA, and/or placebo. Backward elimination via Cox’s proportional hazards regression modelling evaluated which combination of risk factors best predicts time to first (a) pneumonia, and (b) moderate/severe COPD exacerbation. Results Five studies contributed: NCT01009463, NCT01017952, NCT00144911, NCT00115492, and NCT00268216. Low body mass index (BMI), exacerbation history, worsening lung function (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease [GOLD] stage), and ICS treatment were identified as factors increasing pneumonia risk. BMI was the only pneumonia risk factor influenced by ICS treatment, with ICS further increasing risk for those with BMI <25 kg/m2. The modelled probability of pneumonia varied between 3 and 12% during the first year. Higher exacerbation risk was associated with a history of exacerbations, poorer lung function (GOLD stage), female sex and absence of ICS treatment. The influence of the other exacerbation risk factors was not modified by ICS treatment. Modelled probabilities of an exacerbation varied between 31 and 82% during the first year. Conclusions The probability of an exacerbation was considerably higher than for pneumonia. ICS reduced exacerbations but did not influence the effect of risks associated with prior exacerbation history, GOLD stage, or female sex. The only identified risk factor for ICS-induced pneumonia was BMI <25 kg/m2. Analyses of this type may help the development of COPD risk equations.

A Panel Study on Epigenetics, Markers of Oxidative Stress, and Lung Function Among Children with Respiratory Disease Exposed to Industrial Air Pollution

Epidemiology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. S60-S61
Author(s):  
Annibale Biggeri ◽  
Dolores Catelan ◽  
Valentina Bollati ◽  
Riccardo Pistelli ◽  
Franca Rusconi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Industrial Air Pollution ◽  
Markers Of Oxidative Stress

scholarly journals STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH COLORECTAL CANCER

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
MS Revathy ◽  
Monali Nistane ◽  
Manimaran M ◽  
Sumati B
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Rectal Bleeding ◽  
Clinical Profile ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Fiber Diet

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality rates vary markedly around the world with low reported cases in India. It is a lethal disease with high mortality. It has varied presentation from asymptomatic, anaemia, altered bowel habits to frank bleeding per rectum, intestinal obstruction. There are very few studies in India describing the clinical profile and risk factors of CRC. Objective: To study Clinical profile and risk factors in patients with colorectal cancer. Methods: A prospective single center study was conducted from August 2018 to August 2019. It included all patients who were newly diagnosed CRC. Their demographic profile, site of lesion, clinical presentations, risk factors, colonoscopic findings, histology of the lesion, biochemical analysis and imaging were performed. Results: 32 patients with newly diagnosed CRC were evaluated. Mean age was 52.4 years. Male to female ratio was 1.5:1. Overall fatigue was the most common symptom (87.5%) followed by per rectal bleeding (37.5%). Fatigue was the most common symptom with right sided CRC while per rectal bleeding was the most common symptom with rectal CRC. Low fiber diet was most common risk factor (71.9%). Histologically adenocarcinoma was the most common type (90.6%). Conclusion: Rectum was the most common site and adenocarcinoma was the most common histological type. Low fiber diet was the most common risk factor. Majority of the patients had localized or locally advanced disease observed in our study.

scholarly journals Risk factors for ventricular tachycardia in acute ST-elevated myocardial infarction patients of a tertiary care hospital of Peshawar

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Inam Ullah ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad Shah Bukhari ◽  
Mehwish Durrani ◽  
Zulfania Khan ◽  
Saman Tauqir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Ventricular Tachycardia ◽  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Anterior Wall ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Common Location

Introduction: Ventricular arrhythmias are the most common cause of death in various ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) patients and can be prevented if diagnosed and managed in time. Objectives: To document the occurrence of ventricular tachycardia in patients with acute ST-segment elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI) admitted to a tertiary care hospital of Peshawar and to identify associated risk factors. Materials & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study consisting of 252 MI patients of 51-60 years of age, were observed for the presence of ventricular tachycardia at Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from September 2017 to January 2018. Results: Hypertension was found to be the most common risk factor for ventricular tachycardia observed in 180 patients. Diabetes mellitus was the 2nd most common risk factor present in 104 patients while smoking was found in 56 patients. The most common location of ST-Elevation MI was anterior wall myocardial infarction (30.2%) occurring in 76 patients. Conclusion: Ventricular tachycardia occurred in a quarter of the patients presenting with acute ST-elevated myocardial infarction, and was more common in anterior wall MI followed by extensive anterior wall MI.  

scholarly journals Risk Factors Associated With Sino-Nasal Polyposis And Its Relationship With The Occupational Inhalants

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 290-293
Author(s):  
Qaisar Sajad ◽  
Ayub Musani ◽  
Faheem Ahmed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Nasal Polyposis ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Nasal Allergy ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Number Of Patients

Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with sino-nasal polyposis and its relationship with the exposure of occupational inhalants in patients presenting in a tertiary care hospital of Karachi. Study design and Settings: Cross-sectional study conducted at department of otorhino-laryngology Karachi Medical & Dental College and Abbasi Shaheed Hospital Karachi for a period of two and a half years from October 2015 to April 2018. Methodology: Total number of patients included for this study were 221 patients with diagnosis of bilateral and multiple nasal polyposis with age greater than 10 years. Specifically, designed proforma was used for data collection specially in relation with occupation and exposure to different occupational inhalants and entered in SPSS version 23 for analysis. Results: There were 133 male and 88 female patient with a mean age was 36.16 ± 12.33 years. Mostly patients belonged to poor socio-economic status i.e. 133 (60.70%). Allergic rhinitis or nasal allergy was the most common risk factor present in 114 patients (51.6%) while aspirin hypersensitivity was the least common risk factor present in only 19 patients (8.5%). Most of the patients (76 or 34.4%) were related with one or the other form of agriculture and were exposed to different occupational inhalants like mud, pollens, animals and plants. Conclusions: Nasal allergy is the most common risk factor and occupational inhalant specially related with agriculture, poultry and pets are the common agents responsible for nasal polyposis in our local population.

scholarly journals Objective screening of hearing impairment using brainstem evoked response audiometry in children below 5 years of age and assessing the high risk factors

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mallikarjun Patil ◽  
Prakash Handi ◽  
K. R. Prasenkumar ◽  
Kranti Gouripur
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Hearing Threshold ◽  
Evoked Response ◽  
Common Risk Factor ◽  
High Risk Factors ◽  
Evoked Response Audiometry

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Hearing impairment is a common disability in children. This study is to evaluate the common high risk factors for hearing loss in our locality and to estimate hearing threshold by brain stem evoked response audiometry.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> 100 children under five years were subjected to brainstem evoked response audiometry. Wave V morphology was studied and hearing threshold estimated. The high risk factor(s) were analysed and degree of hearing impairment assessed.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 38 children were found to have hearing impairment. Most of the children had bilateral hearing impairment. Of them 30 children (79%) had profound hearing loss. Consanguineous marriage was the most common risk factor.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Since consanguinity is the most common risk factor, health education and genetic counselling will help to decrease the incidence of autosomal recessive nonsyndromic deafness. Improvement in immunization for rubella can decrease the hearing impairment due to these infections. Due to availability of medical facilities hearing impairment due to perinatal factors have decreased.</p>

scholarly journals Literature Review: Health Impact of Coal Combustion Emissions in Power Plant on Adult Respiratory Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Basuki Rachmat ◽  
Cita Fitria Puri ◽  
Elvi Sahara Lubis ◽  
Endang Krisnawaty ◽  
Lailatul Qomariyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Air Pollution ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Respiratory System ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Respiratory Systems

Introduction: Coal-fired power plants contribute to air pollution emissions of nearly one-third of global SO2 , 14 % of NOx , and 5 % of PM2.5. This condition could worsen adults’ respiratory health who live close to power plants; WHO estimates that COPD and LRTI cause around 18% of premature deaths related to outdoor air pollution. This literature review aims to conduct a systematic review of the health impacts of coal-fired power plant emissions on adults’ respiratory systems and explore what risk factors lead to decreased lung status. Also, to answer how risk factors influence decreased lung function in adults’ respiratory system from coal-fired power plants’ emissions. Discussion: This study used a literature study method using an online database to of various research data sources with the same topic. The searching of articles was performed based on the inclusion criteria. From an initial collection of 468 articles, after screening and considering its feasibility, four articles were obtained to serve as material for the final systematic review. The literature review showed that there had been a change in lung function of respiratory system of adults due to long-term exposure to emissions from coal-fired power plants. Factors that influence decreased lung function in adults were NOx and SO2 exposure levels, residence distance, wind direction, age, and smoking status. Conclusion: Future research should focus on improving models for assessing exposure to NOx , SO2 , PM10 and PM2.5, considering age and smoking habits in evaluating lung function.

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