scholarly journals Analysis The Level Of PM2,5 And Lung Function Of Organic Fertilizer Industry Workers In Nganjuk

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Imfatul Tria Nur Azizah
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Organic Fertilizer ◽  
Threshold Limit Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fertilizer Industry ◽  
Limit Value ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Packing Process ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

Organic fertilizer industry in Nganjuk uses manure as basic materials of production. Its process produced particulate matter 2,5 (PM2,5) in the form of dust and smoke. PM2,5 can be inhaled and be retained until alveoli, so it is potentially caused lung function impairment to the workers. The objective of this research was to analyzed the level of PM2,5 and lung function of organic fertilizer industry workers in Nganjuk. The type of this research was observasional descriptive quantitative with cross sectional design. The research sample was using total population of 10 production workers. The result of this research showed that the level of PM2,5 inhaled which exceeded Threshold Limit Value (TLV) or > 3 mg/m3 were on 2 workers who worked on drying and packing process. The average of PM2,5  environment level which exceeded TLV were on manufacturing of granuls, heating and packing process area. Workers who had lung function impairment were 4 workers (40%). Lung function impairment more likely found in workers with exposure of PM2,5 inhaled≤ 3 mg/m3, has age 41 – 60 years, worked period < 5 years, always using cloth as respiratory protective equipment, and had worked in the other places either direct or indirect exposure of dust. The conclusion of this research is production workers of organic fertilizer industry in Nganjuk has risk of lung function impairment. Suggestions for the owner of organic fertilizer industry in Nganjuk are to install natural and unnatural ventilations and to provide air purifying respirators.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengaruh Kepadatan Debu dan Penggunaan APD Pekerja Pabrik Pakan Ikan Terhadap Gangguan Fungsi Paru Pada Pekerja Pabrik Pakan Ikan di Kecamatan XIII Koto Kampar

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Indrawati Indrawati ◽  
Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini ◽  
Suyanto Suyanto
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Respiratory Illness ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Factory Workers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Lung Function Impairment ◽  
And Chemical Properties

Cases of pulmonary disorders caused by exposure to dust are found in Indonesia, avariety of factors in the onset of respiratory illness as a result of dust covering the particlesize, shape, concentration, solubility and chemical properties as well as long exposure,several factors of karakteristi workers also can also affect the state including lung, smokinghabit, the habit of wearing personal protective equipment, exercise habits, etc. (karbella2011). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the analysis of ambient dustlevels and use of PPE with the incidence of pulmonary function impairment. This study usesobservational study design, with a cross-sectional design that was conducted in May-July2015 in Fish Feed Plant Koto Kampar District XIII. Number of samples 32 people.Measuring instruments used are questionnaires and observation sheets. Analiais data used issimple logistic regression. The results showed that the variables associated with impairedlung function are variable dust density (p value 0.001), use of PPE (p value 0.001), thevariable counfounding; smoking (p value 0.005), and sports (p value 0.014). While mostdominant variable affecting lung function impairment in workers fish feed is variable dustdensity (p value 0.009) and use of PPE (p value 0.023). Advised on factory workers tomaintain the safety of health themselves by using personal protective mill dust densityenvironment experienced during work. 

scholarly journals Dietary Fibre Intake in Relation to Asthma, Rhinitis and Lung Function Impairment—A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 3594
Author(s):  
Emmanouela Sdona ◽  
Athina Vasiliki Georgakou ◽  
Sandra Ekström ◽  
Anna Bergström
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Dietary Fibre ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fibre Intake ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Dietary Fibre Intake ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

A high intake of dietary fibre has been associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases. This study aimed to review the current evidence on dietary fibre in relation to asthma, rhinitis and lung function impairment. Electronic databases were searched in June 2021 for studies on the association between dietary fibre and asthma, rhinitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung function. Observational studies with cross-sectional, case–control or prospective designs were included. Studies on animals, case studies and intervention studies were excluded. The quality of the evidence from individual studies was evaluated using the RoB-NObs tool. The World Cancer Research Fund criteria were used to grade the strength of the evidence. Twenty studies were included in this systematic review, of which ten were cohort studies, eight cross-sectional and two case–control studies. Fibre intake during pregnancy or childhood was examined in three studies, while seventeen studies examined the intake during adulthood. There was probable evidence for an inverse association between dietary fibre and COPD and suggestive evidence for a positive association with lung function. However, the evidence regarding asthma and rhinitis was limited and inconsistent. Further research is needed on dietary fibre intake and asthma, rhinitis and lung function among adults and children.

scholarly journals A Cross Sectional Analysis of the Role of the Antimicrobial Peptide Cathelicidin in Lung Function Impairment within the ALIVE Cohort

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e95099 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison A. Lambert ◽  
Gregory D. Kirk ◽  
Jacquie Astemborski ◽  
Enid R. Neptune ◽  
Shruti H. Mehta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Antimicrobial Peptide ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

scholarly journals Are the knowledge of non-malignant asbestos-related diseases and lung function impairment differentially associated with psychological well-being? A cross-sectional study in formerly asbestos-exposed workers in Germany

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. e030094
Author(s):  
Jessica Lang ◽  
Michael K Felten ◽  
Thomas Kraus
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Asbestos Exposure ◽  
Intrusive Thoughts ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Strain ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Specific Fear ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

ObjectivesThe knowledge of past asbestos exposure may lead to chronic psychological strain. In addition, the information about an increased cancer risk can place a psychological burden on individuals triggering mental health symptoms of depression or anxiety. This applies in particular to individuals with non-malignant asbestos-related disease (ARD) such as lung fibrosis and pleural thickening with or without lung function impairment. ARDs with or without lung function impairment may develop even years after exposure cessation. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to test for our cohort whether non-malignant ARD and lung function impairment have differential effects on mental health and psychological strain.DesignCross-sectional study.Participants and settingOverall, 612 male participants (mean age=66.2 years, SD=9.5) attending a surveillance programme for ARDs received routine examinations including lung function testing (24% refused to fill in the psychological questionnaire) at a German university hospital study centre from August 2008 to August 2013.Outcome measuresUsing multiple hierarchical regression analysis, ARD diagnosis and lung function impairment were used to predict psychological health as measured with validated questionnaires for depression and anxiety. Psychological strain was operationalised by intrusive thoughts and specific fear of cancer.ResultsThe strongest predictor for mental health was obstructive functional impairment (eg, anxiety: β=0.22, p<0.001). Psychological strain was predicted by the presence of a non-malignant ARD (eg, intrusive thoughts: β=0.17, p=0.003).ConclusionsThe presence of mental health symptoms is associated with ventilation disturbances, whereas the knowledge of an already initiated morphological change—caused by asbestos exposure—is primarily associated with psychological strain. Specifically, the affected individuals are more prone to intrusive thoughts and specific fear of asbestos-related cancer. As an implication, physicians should be sensitised about possible consequences of risk communication and functional impairment to counteract excessive fear or anxiety.

scholarly journals Residual Lung Function Impairment Is Associated with Hyperventilation in Patients Recovered from Hospitalised COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1036
Author(s):  
Ernesto Crisafulli ◽  
Daniele Gabbiani ◽  
Giulia Magnani ◽  
Gianluigi Dorelli ◽  
Fabiana Busti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Gas Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arterial Blood Gas ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 show persistent symptoms and lung function alterations with a restrictive ventilatory pattern. Few data are available evaluating an extended period of COVID-19 clinical progression. The RESPICOVID study has been designed to evaluate patients’ pulmonary damage previously hospitalised for interstitial pneumonia due to COVID-19. We focused on the arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis variables due to the initial observation that some patients had hypocapnia (arterial partial carbon dioxide pressure-PaCO2 ≤ 35 mmHg). Therefore, we aimed to characterise patients with hypocapnia compared to patients with normocapnia (PaCO2 > 35 mmHg). Data concerning demographic and anthropometric variables, clinical symptoms, hospitalisation, lung function and gas-analysis were collected. Our study comprised 81 patients, of whom 19 (24%) had hypocapnia as compared to the remaining (n = 62, 76%), and defined by lower levels of PaCO2, serum bicarbonate (HCO3−), carbon monoxide diffusion capacity (DLCO), and carbon monoxide transfer coefficient (KCO) with an increased level of pH and arterial partial oxygen pressure (PaO2). KCO was directly correlated with PaCO2 and inversely with pH. In our preliminary report, hypocapnia is associated with a residual lung function impairment in diffusing capacity. We focus on ABG analysis’s informativeness in the follow-up of post-COVID patients.

scholarly journals Systemic Inflammation and Lung Function Impairment in Morbidly Obese Subjects with the Metabolic Syndrome

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid van Huisstede ◽  
Manuel Castro Cabezas ◽  
Erwin Birnie ◽  
Gert-Jan M. van de Geijn ◽  
Arjan Rudolphus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

Background. Obesity and asthma are associated. There is a relationship between lung function impairment and the metabolic syndrome. Whether this relationship also exists in the morbidly obese patients is still unknown.Hypothesis. Low-grade systemic inflammation associated with the metabolic syndrome causes inflammation in the lungs and, hence, lung function impairment.Methods. This is cross-sectional study of morbidly obese patients undergoing preoperative screening for bariatric surgery. Metabolic syndrome was assessed according to the revised NCEP-ATP III criteria.Results. A total of 452 patients were included. Patients with the metabolic syndrome (n=293) had significantly higher blood monocyte (mean 5.3 versus 4.9,P=0.044) and eosinophil percentages (median 1.0 versus 0.8,P=0.002), while the total leukocyte count did not differ between the groups. The FEV1/FVC ratio was significantly lower in patients with the metabolic syndrome (76.7% versus 78.2%,P=0.032). Blood eosinophils were associated with FEV1/FVC ratio (adj. B −0.113,P=0.018).Conclusion. Although the difference in FEV1/FVC ratio between the groups is relatively small, in this cross-sectional study, and its clinical relevance may be limited, these data indicate that the presence of the metabolic syndrome may influence lung function impairment, through the induction of relative eosinophilia.

scholarly journals Prevalence of lung function impairment among Greek cement production workers: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
George RACHIOTIS ◽  
Konstantinos KOSTIKAS ◽  
Dimitra PINOTSI ◽  
Christos HADJICHRISTODOULOU ◽  
Spyros DRIVAS
Keyword(s):  
Lung Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Lung Function Impairment

scholarly journals Impact of electronic cigarette ever use on lung function in adults aged 45–85: a cross-sectional analysis from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e051519
Author(s):  
Divya Joshi ◽  
MyLinh Duong ◽  
Susan Kirkland ◽  
Parminder Raina
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Lung Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Analysis ◽  
Function Impairment ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Sectional Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Lung Function Impairment ◽  
Restrictive Lung Function

ObjectiveTo describe the sociodemographic characteristics associated with e-cigarette ever use and to examine the impact of e-cigarette ever use on lung function impairment in an ageing population.DesignA cross-sectional analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.SettingA national stratified sample of 44 817 adults living in Canadian provinces.ParticipantsRespondents included participants aged 45–85 and residing in the community in Canadian provinces.Outcome measuresThe Global Lung Function Initiative normative values for forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory ratio (FEV1/FVC) appropriate for age, sex, height and ethnicity were used to interpret the severity of lung function impairment. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was used to examine the impact of e-cigarette ever use on obstructive and restrictive lung function impairment.ResultsThe prevalence of e-cigarette ever use was 6.5% and varied by sociodemographic factors including higher prevalence among individuals younger than 65 years, those with lower education attainment and those with lower annual household income. E-cigarette ever use was associated with 2.10 (95% CI 1.57 to 2.08) times higher odds of obstructive lung function impairment after adjusting for conventional cigarette smoking and other covariates. Individuals with exposure to e-cigarette ever use and 15 or more pack-years had 7.43 (95% CI 5.30 to 10.38) times higher odds for obstructive lung function impairment when compared with non-smokers and non-e-cigarette users after adjusting for covariates. Smokers with 15 or more pack-years had higher odds of restrictive lung function impairment irrespective of e-cigarette ever use.ConclusionsEver use of e-cigarettes was found to be associated with obstructive lung function impairment after adjusting for covariates, suggesting that e-cigarette use may be adding to the respiratory and other chronic disease burden in the population.

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