IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-3-14758 Original Research Paper EFFECT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD ON FEV1/FVC RATIO AMONG CEMENT WORKERS OF GUWAHATI CITY–––A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY (MRS) REETA BAISHYA Dr. March 2018 7 3 01 02 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 FEV1 showed 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.