Ventilatory Functions, Oxygen Saturation, and Quality of Life Response to Long Time Cement Dust Exposure

Ventilatory Functions, Oxygen Saturation, and Quality of Life Response to Long Time Cement Dust Exposure

Thousands of people are working daily in a dusty environment. Many studied reported respiratory symptoms and ventilatory disorders among Factory workers who exposed to cement dust. But the evidence for respiratory effect and daily activities over a long time of cement dust exposure has not been conclusive

A total of 49 subjects working in a cement production factory were assessed and divided into three groups according to the total period of work exposure. Groupe A (18 subjects) with work period < 10 years, group B (13 subjects) with work period 10-15 years, group C (18 subjects) with work period > 15 years. The ventilatory functions, oxygen saturation, and quality of life were assessed in the three groups. RESULTS: The study results revealed a statistically significant difference between the three groups in the mean values of FVC (%), FEV1/FVC (%), SPO2.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The ages were between 25 to 50 years old.
• the body mass index ranged from (18,5 - 29,9) kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 25 or more 50.
• Any chronic diseases
• severe musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disorders and
• Class III Obesity (35-39.9 kg/m 2) or more