A Cross-Sectional Study of Pulmonary Function Tests in Grain Workers in Wardha District

10.5580/6e ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Tests ◽  
Grain Workers

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of Nemaline Myopathy

Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 10.1212/WNL.0000000000011458
Author(s):  
Kimberly Amburgey ◽  
Meryl Acker ◽  
Samia Saeed ◽  
Reshma Amin ◽  
Alan H. Beggs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Severe Disease ◽  
Nemaline Myopathy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Longitudinal Assessment ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Function Tests

Objective:Nemaline myopathy (NM) is a rare neuromuscular condition with clinical and genetic heterogeneity. To establish disease natural history, we performed a cross-sectional study of NM, complemented by longitudinal assessment and exploration of pilot outcome measures.Methods:Fifty-seven individuals with NM were recruited at two family workshops, including 16 examined at both time points. Subjects were evaluated by clinical history and physical examination. Functional outcome measures included the Motor Function Measure (MFM), pulmonary function tests (PFTs), myometry, goniometry, and bulbar assessments.Results:The most common clinical classification was “typical congenital” (54%), whereas 42% had more severe presentations. 58% of individuals needed mechanical support, with 26% requiring wheelchair, tracheostomy, and feeding tube. The MFM scale was performed in 44/57 participants and showed reduced scores in most with little floor/ceiling effect. Of the 27 individuals completing PFTs, abnormal values were observed in 65%. Lastly, bulbar function was abnormal in all patients examined, as determined using a novel outcome measure. Genotypes included mutations in ACTA1 (18), NEB (20), and TPM2 (2). Seventeen individuals were genetically unresolved. Patients with pathogenic ACTA1 and NEB variants were largely similar in clinical phenotype. Patients without genetic resolution had more severe disease.Conclusion:In all, we present a comprehensive cross-sectional study of NM. Our data identify significant disabilities and support a relatively stable disease course. We identify a need for further diagnostic investigation for the genetically unresolved group. Lastly, MFM, pulmonary function tests, and the slurp test were identified as promising outcome measures for future clinical trials.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF OCCUPATIONAL OBSTRUCTIVE DISEASES AMONG CHERAT COAL MINERS OF DISTRICT NOWSHERA PAKISTAN

1969 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 356-358
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ISHTIAQ ◽  
TAJ MUHAMMAD KHAN ◽  
SARDAR KHAN ◽  
ZIA UR REHMAN ◽  
RABNAWAZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Coal Miners ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Function Tests

BACKGROUND: Coal mining is considered as one of the dangerous occupation though out the world, andposes many work related health problems to coal miners. It is reported that overall situation of occupationalsafety and health is not encouraging and thus coal miners' work under hazardous conditions, resulting inunnecessary morbidity and mortality. The occupational problems are on rise and cause hazardous impactson coal miners as well as affect the economic status of the country. The objective of this study was to assessthe prevalence of occupational obstructive diseases among coal miners.MATERIAL & METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Cherat; among 400 coal miners,from January 2013 to July 2013. To estimate the prevalence of occupational obstructive diseases; coalminers of more than six months were included and pulmonary function tests& CXR were conducted.RESULTS: The coal miners showed an increased prevalence of occupational obstructive diseases. Themedical examinations of coal miner's revealed that approximately 17% i.e. 15.75% on PFTs and 18% onCXR had findings of occupational obstructive diseases.CONCLUSION: The prevalence of the occupational obstructive diseases was high among the Cherat coalminers.KEY WORDS: Prevalence, Occupational Obstructive Diseases, Pulmonary Function Tests, Chest X-rays,Coal Miners.

scholarly journals Pulmonary Function Tests in Hypertensive Patients Attending Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mekuriaw Mesfin Birhan ◽  
Yekoye Abebe
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Pulmonary Function Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Memorial Hospital ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hypertensive Patients

Background. Hypertension imposes stresses on many organs like heart and kidney. However, studies that show the effect of hypertension on the lungs are limited. Objective. To assess pulmonary function status of hypertensive patients aged 30-64 years at Zewditu Memorial Hospital, 2017. Methods. Hospital based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on 61 hypertensive patients (cases) and 61 nonhypertensive clients (controls) aged 30-64 years. Computerized spirometry was done in all cases and controls which were selected by systematic sampling technique. The study was conducted from January 20, 2017, to May 25, 2017. Result. The values of FVC, FEV1, and FEF25-75% were 3.52±1.02 liters, 2.97±0.89 liters, and 3.34±1.3 liters/second in hypertensive patients and 4.31±0.82 liters, 3.54±0.7 liters, and 3.94±1.09 liters/second in controls, respectively. These values were significantly lower (p<0.05) in hypertensive patients compared to controls. Restrictive pulmonary defect was dominant in hypertensive patients. FEV1% which was 85%±7% in hypertensive patients and 82%±5% in controls was significantly higher (p<0.05) in hypertensive patients compared to controls. Conclusion. Hypertensive patients exhibit lower pulmonary function values. Routine check-up of the pulmonary function status of such patients should be done to prevent undesired outcomes.

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