EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD ON FEV1/FVC RATIO AMONG CEMENT WORKERS OF GUWAHATI CITY–––A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

DR (MRS) REETA BAISHYA; DR KAUSTUV JYOTI BHUYAN

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD ON FEV1/FVC RATIO AMONG CEMENT WORKERS OF GUWAHATI CITY–––A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Dr Mrs Reeta Baishya, Dr Kaustuv Jyoti Bhuyan

Abstract :

Background: The aim of the present study is to observe any significant variations in the pulmonary function in response to the exposure to the cement dust particles.

Methods: Pulmonary function parameters were obtained from 30 cement dust exposed and 30 non cement exposed male individuals between 20–40 years using Medspiror (HELIOS) Electronic spirometer keeping the room temperature at 24 degree Celsius in the department of Physiology, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam. For statistical analysis, the value of the pulmonary function parameters were presented as Mean�standard deviation

Results: It was observed that FEV₁showed a significant decrease value and simultaneous decrease in FEV₁/FVC ratio among the cement dust exposed workers

Conclusions: We can conclude that exposure to the cement can lead to the occurrence of respiratory symptoms and mainly shows obstructive respiratory pattern of illness.