Several health conditions are associated with cement dust exposure; obstructive and restrictive lung disorders are the most common consequences. The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the
Read More2022.12.21 11. Nordby KC, Fell AKM, Notø H, et al. Exposure to thoracic dust, airway symptoms and lung function in cement production workers. Eur Respir J.
Read MoreThe aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation.
Read More2018.6.6 The cement dust or constituents of cement causes pathogenesis of various lung diseases including chronic bronchitis, asthma, lung cancer, pneumonia and
Read More2017.4.1 Objectives Based on findings from a systematic literature search, we present and discuss the evidence for an association between
Read More2020.12.20 The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting
Read More2010.4.14 Several studies [ 8 – 12] have suggested associations between cement dust exposure, chronic impairment of lung function and respiratory symptoms. A
Read MoreObjectives: The study aimed to determine the effect of cement dust on the pulmonary functions of cement factory workers. Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational
Read More2017.12.20 Conclusion: Our meta-analysis showed that cement dust has significant impact on lung function and reduces the indicators of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEFR and
Read More2024.2.8 This cross-sectional study is an effort to determine the pulmonary function indices and the factors detrimental to pulmonary function among cement factory workers
Read MoreThe aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods: A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was undertaken from December 2019 to March 2020. A total of 97 (response rate, 92.4%) nonsmoking male ...
Read More2017.12.20 It was showed that cement dust has significant impact on lung function and reduces the indicators of FVC, FEV1,FEV1/FVC, PEFR and FEF25-75. Abstract Background: Several studies with different results have been performed regarding cement dust exposure and its pathogenic outcomes during the previous years. This study aims to
Read MoreThe aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods. A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was undertaken from December 2019 to March 2020. A total of 97 (response rate, 92.4%) nonsmoking male ...
Read More2016.4.1 Performance on Pulmonary function tests was poor in construction site workers compared to healthy controls, and workers group shows a decrease in lung function tests though not statistically significant (p>0.05). Background: Construction site workers are frequently exposed to and inhale dust and cement particles that cause a variety of
Read MoreMultiple regression equations of pulmonary function parameters on the basis of age, body height, year of dust exposure and duration of smoking had been established but the equations were significant for FVC, FEV1 and FEF 75-85%. Conclusions: This study demonstrated acute reduction of respiratory functions of cement industry workers from
Read More2020.12.20 The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods. A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was undertaken from December 2019 to March 2020. A total of 97 (response rate, 92.4%)
Read More2016.1.1 In present study we measured the pulmonary function test parameters in 200 workers occupationally exposed to cement dust and 200 matched unexposed controls. The FCV, FEV1, FEV 25-75%, FEV1/FVC and ...
Read More2018.12.28 Pulmonary function tests ... Effect of duration of exposure to cement dust on respiratory function of non-smoking cement mill workers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013; 10 (1):390–398. doi: 10.3390/ijerph10010390. [PMC free article] [Google Scholar] 15. Nagoda M, Okpapi J, Babashani M. Assessment of respiratory symptoms and lung
Read More2011.11.8 Background There are only a few follow-up studies of respiratory function among cement workers. The main aims of this study were to measure total dust exposure, to examine chronic respiratory symptoms and changes in lung function among cement factory workers and controls that were followed for one year. Methods The study was conducted
Read MoreObjectives Based on findings from a systematic literature search, we present and discuss the evidence for an association between exposure to cement dust and non-malignant respiratory effects in cement production workers. Design and setting Systematic literature searches (MEDLINE and Embase) were performed. Outcomes were restricted to
Read MoreAbstract. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 1992 in the oldest of three Portland cement producing factories in Eastern Saudi Arabia. The respirable dust level was in excess of the recommended ACGIH level in all sections. Spirometry was done for 149 cement workers and 348 controls, using a Vitalograph spirometer.
Read More2022.1.1 Different lung function was tested. Results: The mean age of the workers was 36.4 years (range 28-61), all of them were male. Cement overall dust ranged from (1.1 to 11.6 mg/m 3) at the workplace ...
Read More2015.9.15 Effect of Exposure to Cement Dust on Pulmonary Function among Cement Plants Workers in the Middle Governorate, Gaza, Palestine September 2015 DOI: 10.5923/j.phr.20150505.01
Read MoreBackground: Bone cement implantation syndrome (BCIS) is a feared complication in orthopaedic surgery with a huge impact on post-operative morbidity. In this randomized trial, we evaluated the effects of bone cement on pulmonary and systemic haemodynamics in patients receiving either cemented or uncemented hip arthroplasty for isolated femoral
Read More2013.1.16 This study aimed to determine the effect of long term exposure to cement dust on lung function in non-smoking cement mill workers. This is a cross-sectional study of respiratory functions. Spirometry was performed in 100 apparently healthy volunteers; 50 non-smoking cement mill workers and 50 non-smoking un-exposed subjects.
Read More2018.2.8 Background Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure commonly performed for vertebral compression fractures secondary to osteoporosis or malignancy. Leakage of bone cement into the paravertebral venous system and cement pulmonary embolism (cPE) are well described, mostly in patients with osteoporosis. Little is known
Read More2001.9.1 The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods A cross ...
Read More2020.12.20 The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods. A cross‐sectional study with convenience sampling was undertaken from December 2019 to March 2020. A total of 97 (response rate, 92.4%)
Read MoreStatistically significant reduction in FVC, FEV, and PEFR was found in exposed workers as compared to the non-exposed, and the difference was found to be insignificant. Background: The cement plant workers are exposed to fine cement dust, which irritates the mucous membranes of the respiratory airways, and leads to reduction in pulmonary functions
Read More2018.8.19 Lung function indices did not show a significant relationship between exposure to cement dust and smoking . The study conducted by Meo et al. showed that there was a significant reduction in mean pulmonary volumes including: FEV1, FVC and PEF in workers who were exposed to the cement dust for more than 10 years as
Read More2024.2.8 Table 2: Associated risk factors and pulmonary functions among cement factory workers. Table 3 shows that the pulmonary function parameters (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC%, FEF 25–75, PEFR, and lung age) were significantly decreased in dust-exposed workers. It was also significantly low in subjects of more than 40 years of age
Read MoreINTRODUCTION. Respiratory disorders related to inhalation of airborne dust are the most important group of occupational diseases. Workplace exposures are strongly associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).[] Chronic bronchitis often associated with emphysema has been reported as the most frequent respiratory
Read MoreThe present study aimed at assessing cement dust exposure and its relationship to lung function at a Portland cement factory in Ilam, Iran. Lung function tests were carried out on 112 workers at the cement factory in 2008-09. Simultaneously 85 non exposed workers were used as control. Lung function tests were performed for all subjects. Additionally, total
Read MoreThe personal exposure to respirable cement dust increases the risk of lung impairment by highly developing respiratory health symptoms, reducing lung function level and increasing the higher level of airway inflammation among highly exposed workers.
Read More2023.7.4 Background: Cement dust is a significant source of occupational exposure affecting lung function and respiratory health. A higher burden of respiratory morbidity is known among factory workers involved in cement production. Globally or from India, there are no estimates of this burden from informal workers exposed to cement dust.
Read More2000.3.1 This study was done to investigate the effect of dust exposure on ventilatory lung function of Portland cement factory workers in Rawang, Selangor. Spirometry tests of 62 male workers (exposed to total dust concentration of 10,180 micrograms/m3 and PM10 of 8049 micrograms/m3) and 70 subjects from UPM (exposed to mean total dust of 192 ...
Read More2013.1.16 This study aimed to determine the effect of long term exposure to cement dust on lung function in non-smoking cement mill workers. This is a cross-sectional study of respiratory functions. Spirometry was performed in 100 apparently healthy volunteers; 50 non-smoking cement mill workers and 50 non-smoking un-exposed subjects. Based on
Read More2017.12.20 Decline in lung function among cement production workers: a meta-analysis Rev Environ Health. 2017 Dec 20;32(4):333-341. doi: 10.1515/reveh-2017-0017. Authors Somayeh Rahimi Moghadam 1 , Siavosh Abedi 1 , Mahdi Afshari 1 , Ehsan Abedini 1 , Mahmood Moosazadeh 1 Affiliation 1. PMID: 29016356 DOI: 10. ...
Read More2018.10.16 Chronic exposure to cement dust may induce adverse health effects, including a significant decrease in lung function. The study investigated whether the prevalence of COPD and respiratory symptoms was associated with working at different tasks exposed to varying levels of cement dust. The cross-sectional study was carried
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