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Effects of occupational exposure on lung function tests in old process plant units workers, North Oil company, Iraq
Joint Authors
Muhammad, Abd al-Wahid
Hilal, Ahmad S.
Source
Journal of Petroleum Research and Studies
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 21 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.16-27, 12 p.
Publisher
Ministry of Oil Petroleum Research and Development Center
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Occupational exposure to petroleum vapors has been shown to affect functioning of different systems of the body.
The present study was taken up to assess the Pulmonary Function Tests.
Method: A total of 356 male old process plant units' workers in north oil company, Kirkuk, Iraq, were assessed for lung function status.
Respiratory function test was according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) recommendations, Questionnaire performed and respiratory functions viz.
(FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC% and PEF) were recorded by a portable electronic spirometer.
Results: There was a statistically significant decrease in FEV1, FVC, and PEF in this study of exposured state compared to the normal state which was normal.
FEV1/FVC% ratio was within normal limit.
Conclusion: Most findings point towards adverse effects of petroleum vapors on lung function, mainly on lower airways with restrictive pattern of Occupational exposure to petroleum vapors has been shown to affect functioning of different systems of the body.
The present study was taken up to assess the Pulmonary Function Tests.
Method: A total of 356 male old process plant units' workers in north oil company, Kirkuk, Iraq, were assessed for lung function status.
Respiratory function test was according to the American Thoracic Society (ATS) recommendations, Questionnaire performed and respiratory functions viz.
(FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC% and PEF) were recorded by a portable electronic spirometer.
Results: There was a statistically significant decrease in FEV1, FVC, and PEF in this study of exposured state compared to the normal state which was normal.
FEV1/FVC% ratio was within normal limit.
Conclusion: Most findings point towards adverse effects of petroleum vapors on lung function, mainly on lower airways with restrictive pattern of disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Abd al-Wahid& Hilal, Ahmad S.. 2018. Effects of occupational exposure on lung function tests in old process plant units workers, North Oil company, Iraq. Journal of Petroleum Research and Studies،Vol. 2018, no. 21, pp.16-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1200544
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Abd al-Wahid& Hilal, Ahmad S.. Effects of occupational exposure on lung function tests in old process plant units workers, North Oil company, Iraq. Journal of Petroleum Research and Studies No. 21 (2018), pp.16-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1200544
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Abd al-Wahid& Hilal, Ahmad S.. Effects of occupational exposure on lung function tests in old process plant units workers, North Oil company, Iraq. Journal of Petroleum Research and Studies. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 21, pp.16-27.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1200544
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Record ID
BIM-1200544