A Study on Effects of Wood Dust Exposure  on Pulmonary Functions in Carpenters  And Non Carpenters of Urban Ahmedabad

DR KETAN PATEL; DR VIJAY GOPLANI; DR PARESH PRAJAPATI; DR PIYUSH MAKWANA

Volume : III, Issue : II, February - 2014

A Study on Effects of Wood Dust Exposure on Pulmonary Functions in Carpenters And Non Carpenters of Urban Ahmedabad

Dr Ketan Patel, Dr Vijay Goplani, Dr Paresh Prajapati, Dr Piyush Makwana

Abstract :

Backgrounds and objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the peak expiratory flow rate, Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 sec (FEV1) and Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) of carpenters and non-carpenters. Material and method: Participants in our study were of two categories: Carpenters (N=50) with minimum 5 years of carpentry in age group of 18-45 years. Control subjects (N=50) with no history of carpentry and in same age group. Physical examination and the pulmonary function tests of the workers were performed. Results: Regarding the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 sec (FEVI), (FEV1%), and peak expiratory flow rate, there was a significant decrease (p<0.05) in the carpenters when compared with the non-carpenters. Also, in the anthropometric parameters measured (height, weight, and BMI) there was no significant change in the carpenters when compared with the non-carpenters. Conclusion: In conclusion, the effect of wood dust on carpenters decreases the forced vital capacity, forced expiratory volume in 1 sec and peak expiratory flow rate.