Volume : V, Issue : IV, April - 2015

Study of pulmonary function tests in women exposed to biomass fumes

Ms. Pagadala Pravallika, Dr. Nerella Sharvani, Mr. R. Nasar Ahamed

Abstract :

 According to WHO report, indoor air pollution is ranked as the 10th preventable risk factor1.Although 

many people think of air pollution as an outdoor urban phenomenon, some of the highest concentrations 
occur in the inverse situation, i.e. rural and indoors.. Indoor air pollution mainly occurs by utilization of biomass fuels 
for cooking. Research has also shown that there is derangement of pulmonary function of women who are exposed to 
these fumes.
About 2 million children under 5 die from pneumonia. Exposure to indoor air pollution doubles the risk of pneumonia 
and other acute lower respiratory infections (ALRIs), contributing to >800 000 deaths in children under 5. In adults, 
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic onchitis(CB) are becoming major causes of chronic mobidity and mortality in developing countries. 
The present study was aimed to assess the pulmonary function status in woman exposed to biomass fumes in Tirupathi 
and compare the findings with normal healthy individuals.
To estimate the FVC,FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio,FEF25–85%,PEF by electronic spirometer in women exposed to biomass 
fumes.
To compare PFT in women exposed to biomass fumes and women who are not exposed to biomass fumes.
To study effect of exposure of biomass fumes on lungs in relation to age exposure in women. Exposure to biomass 
fumes during cooking causes lung dysfunction in women. 

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Ms. Pagadala Pravallika, Dr. Nerella Sharvani, Mr. R. Nasar Ahamed Study of pulmonary function tests in women exposed to biomass fumes Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 4 April 2015


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