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Lung function decrease in relation to pneumoconiosis and exposure to quartz-containing dust in construction workers

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العنوان: Lung function decrease in relation to pneumoconiosis and exposure to quartz-containing dust in construction workers
المؤلفون: Tjoe-Nij, Evelyn, Meer, Gea de, Smit, Jet, Heederik, Dick
المصدر: American Journal of Industrial Medicine; June 2003, Vol. 43 Issue: 6 p574-583, 10p
مستخلص: Prevalence of exposure related respiratory symptoms and decreases in lung function are unknown among quartz dust exposed construction workers. In a cross-sectional study (n = 1,335), the occurrence of respiratory symptoms, was recorded and spirometric lung function was measured. Results were associated with exposure data and presence of radiographic abnormalities and compared with a reference population. Pneumoconiosis (profusion category 1/1 or greater) was associated with increased risks of FEV1 and FVC values in the lowest 5% group, and with group-based decreases of 270 ml/s and 180 ml, respectively. Average lung function of construction workers was somewhat lower compared to a Dutch reference population. Lung function was not associated with exposure, except for a reduction in FVC of 5 ml per year for those with higher exposure. In quartz dust exposed construction workers obstructive and restrictive lung function loss was detected. Am. J. Ind. Med. 43:574–583, 2003. © 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
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تدمد:02713586
10970274
DOI:10.1002/ajim.10229