Pulmonary function tests and work-related respiratory and allergic symptoms in Iranian bakers

Bakers are frequently exposed to various irritant chemicals during work which can induce respiratory problems. In this study, pulmonary function tests and self-reported respiratory and allergic symptoms in bakers were compared with matched control subjects. The frequency of respiratory and allergic...

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Published in:Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology asthma, and immunology, 2009-06, Vol.8 (2), p.107
Main Authors: Boskabady, Mohammad Hosein, Taheri, Ehsan, Ahmadi, Sina, Ebrahimi, Kolsoumeh, Soudaneh, Malihe, Mohammadi, Fatemeh, Sabourhasanzadeh, Alireza
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Air Pollutants, Occupational - immunology
Allergens - immunology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Food-Processing Industry
Humans
Hypersensitivity - epidemiology
Hypersensitivity - immunology
Iran - epidemiology
Male
Occupational Diseases - epidemiology
Occupational Diseases - immunology
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Respiratory Function Tests
Respiratory Hypersensitivity - epidemiology
Respiratory Hypersensitivity - immunology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Bakers are frequently exposed to various irritant chemicals during work which can induce respiratory problems. In this study, pulmonary function tests and self-reported respiratory and allergic symptoms in bakers were compared with matched control subjects. The frequency of respiratory and allergic symptoms was evaluated in a sample of 58 Iranian bakers and 58 control subjects using a questionnaire. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) were also measured in all participants. All respiratory symptoms were significantly higher in bakers than control croup (p
ISSN:1735-1502