Influence of varying degree of wood dust exposure on pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms among wood workers in Kano, North Western Nigeria

Disease Areas:
Occupational health
Device Types:
Spirotrac,COMPACT Medical Workstation

This cross-sectional study examined respiratory function and symptoms in 370 randomly selected wood workers exposed to varying degrees of wood dust in Kano, Nigeria. Lung function testing (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio) was undertaken using a Vitalograph COMPACT spirometer.

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