2020.12.20 The aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was
Read More2010.4.14 Several studies [8–12] have suggested associations between cement dust exposure, chronic impairment of lung function and respiratory symptoms. A Malaysian
Read More2021.9.27 In cement plants, cough, sputum, and breathing difficulty is prevalent in exposed workers . Several studies indicate that chronic exposure to cement dust can
Read More2020.12.20 Consequences of cement dust exposure on pulmonary function in cement factory workers Authors: Sadeel Shanshal University of Mosul Harith Kh. Al-Qazaz
Read MoreObjectives: The study aimed to determine the effect of cement dust on the pulmonary functions of cement factory workers. Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational
Read More2018.6.6 In this scenario, the study was performed, based on the distributed questionnaire and the collected sputum from the concerned cement dust exposed
Read More2020.5.29 Dust exposure has been reported as a risk factor of pulmonary disease, leading to alterations of segmental airways and parenchymal lungs. This study aims to
Read MoreThere are few longitudinal data, but recent studies report a dose–response relationship between cement production dust exposure and declining lung function indicating a causal relationship, and underlining the need to
Read More2017.12.20 Conclusion: Our meta-analysis showed that cement dust has significant impact on lung function and reduces the indicators of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, PEFR and
Read More2022.12.21 Eligibility criteria: Peer reviewed articles, published from 1996 to 2022 that investigated effects of exposure to cement dust on human respiratory health
Read More2016.8.17 Locations of the cement embolus have varying effects on the cardiac function of a patient. For example, case studies with emboli in the right ventricle had echocardiograms of moderate to severe pericardial effusion [10, 12, 15–17, 20] or haemopericardium [11, 13, 18, 21].In his description of a 66-year-old female patient with
Read More2015.5.5 This study was conducted to investigate the level of PM air pollution in cement plants, and their impacts on respiratory system health and pulmonary function for cement plants workers. Case-control study
Read More2018.2.8 Background Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure commonly performed for vertebral compression fractures secondary to osteoporosis or malignancy. Leakage of bone cement into the paravertebral venous system and cement pulmonary embolism (cPE) are well described, mostly in patients with osteoporosis. Little is known
Read More2010.4.14 Background Few studies have been carried out on acute effects of cement dust exposure. This study is conducted to investigate the associations between current "total" dust exposure and acute respiratory symptoms and respiratory function among cement factory workers. Methods A combined cross-sectional and cross-shift study was
Read MoreThe aims of this study were to assess the pulmonary function of cement factory workers and to determine the distribution of respiratory consequences resulting from dust inhalation. Methods: A cross-sectional study with convenience sampling was undertaken from December 2019 to March 2020. A total of 97 (response rate, 92.4%) nonsmoking male ...
Read More2022.9.4 Objective: This study aims to determine the occupational health status of workers exposed to dust and the risk factors of lung function decline, to provide a basis for formulating corresponding occupational disease-prevention strategies. Methods: Data on 2045 workers exposed to dust, including their age, gender, exposure time, chest X-ray
Read More2023.6.19 One of the most common cements used in vertebroplasty is PMMA, a type of acrylic cement. Pulmonary cement embolism can occur if cement leaks into the perivertebral veins and then the pulmonary arteries (Barbero et al., Radiol Med 113:101–13, 2008). ... The tests that evaluate respiratory function may reveal decreased CO 2 lung
Read More2013.1.16 This study aimed to determine the effect of long term exposure to cement dust on lung function in non-smoking cement mill workers. This is a cross-sectional study of respiratory functions. Spirometry was performed in 100 apparently healthy volunteers; 50 non-smoking cement mill workers and 50 non-smoking un-exposed subjects. Based on
Read More2023.6.9 Objectives To verify the clinical significance of the best puncture-side bone cement/vertebral volume ratio (PSBCV/VV%) and bone cement leakage in paravertebral veins during vertebroplasty. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of a total of 210 patients from September 2021 to December 2022, who were divided into an observation
Read More2016.2.11 Cement dust inhalation may be associated with alterations in serum elements levels and lung and liver functions while long term exposure lowers peak expiratory flow rate. Background. Cement dust inhalation is associated with deleterious health effects. The impact of cement dust exposure on the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), liver
Read More2019.1.29 gravel in concrete may cause direct abrasive injury.2,4 When mixed with water, cement undergoes an exothermic reac-tion that may cause direct thermal injury to lung tissue.2 Chromium can cause pulmonary irritation through local deposition of chromium salts.15 Silicon dioxide is a com-ponent of Portland cement.1,2 Inhaled silica can cause pul-
Read More2013.1.16 This study aimed to determine the effect of long term exposure to cement dust on lung function in non-smoking cement mill workers. This is a cross-sectional study of respiratory functions. Spirometry was performed in 100 apparently healthy volunteers; 50 non-smoking cement mill workers and 50 non-smoking un-exposed subjects.
Read MoreExposure to Portland cement dust may result in reduction in the pulmonary function and may lead to respiratory diseases, and implementing measures to control dust and providing adequate personal respiratory protective equipment for the production workers are highly recommended. BACKGROUND: Exposure to cement dust has long been associated with
Read More2015.5.5 Public Health Research 2015, 5(5): 129-134 DOI: 10.5923/j.phr.20150505.01 . Effect of Exposure to Cement Dust on Pulmonary Function among Cement Plants Workers in the Middle
Read More2011.11.8 Background There are only a few follow-up studies of respiratory function among cement workers. The main aims of this study were to measure total dust exposure, to examine chronic respiratory symptoms and changes in lung function among cement factory workers and controls that were followed for one year. Methods The study was conducted
Read More2022.12.31 Eligibility criteria: Peer reviewed articles, published from 1996 to 2022 that investigated effects of exposure to cement dust on human respiratory health (pulmonary functions and symptoms) were ...
Read More2023.5.12 Fig. 3: Treatment algorithm for PE. Interventional therapies can be considered in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) and contraindications to systemic thrombolysis and in patients ...
Read More2017.3.1 The mean lung function parameters, including FVC% and FEV 1 %, were significantly lower among exposed construction workers, compared to the control group. Based on the findings, a significant relationship was observed between exposure to PNOS and reduction in pulmonary parameters, such as FVC and FEV 1. In this study, reduction
Read More2021.9.27 In cement plants, cough, sputum, and breathing difficulty is prevalent in exposed workers . Several studies indicate that chronic exposure to cement dust can significantly lower pulmonary functions with duration of exposure [5,6,7,8]. Furthermore, cement dust is also known to cause cancer of the larynx and lung [9,10].
Read More2022.1.1 Different lung function was tested. Results: The mean age of the workers was 36.4 years (range 28-61), all of them were male. Cement overall dust ranged from (1.1 to 11.6 mg/m 3) at the workplace ...
Read MoreThe average silica content of the dust was 9%. The average cumulative dust exposure was 7.0 mg/m (3) year and cumulative silica exposure was 0.6 mg/m (3) year. Significant associations between exposure to concrete dust and a small lung function (FEV (1)/FVC ratio, MMEF) loss were found, independent of smoking habits and of a history of allergy ...
Read MoreThe present study aimed at assessing cement dust exposure and its relationship to lung function at a Portland cement factory in Ilam, Iran. Lung function tests were carried out on 112 workers at the cement factory in 2008-09. Simultaneously 85 non exposed workers were used as control. Lung function tests were performed for all subjects. Additionally, total
Read More2022.5.20 reduction, some found unaltered lung function in their study subjects. 5-7, 13-16 In Bangladesh, no adequate data is available regarding the effect of cement dust on pulmonary functions. So, this study was designed to evaluate the effect of cement dust on pulmonary functions such as forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1st ...
Read MoreThe occurrence of respiratory symptoms and other respiratory airway obstruction was associated with Portland cement dust exposure since long time, in addition to laryngeal, lung cancer and dermatitis, a significant difference in pulmonary function tests were determined in a comparative study done in Malaysia (Selangor) which showed a ...
Read More2021.8.26 Pulmonary cement embolism and bone cement implantation syndrome was observed in 11% and 10%, respectively. However, all patients with these complications were asymptomatic. Percutaneous cement injection into the pelvis is a feasible and safe palliative surgical option for patients with advanced malignancy in terms of pain reduction
Read More2014.12.1 The lung function of the cement workers also decreased with the duration of employment. Cement dust produced significant (P less than 0.001) workshift depression in the lung function of the subjects.
Read More2018.12.28 Pulmonary function tests ... Effect of duration of exposure to cement dust on respiratory function of non-smoking cement mill workers. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013; 10 (1):390–398. doi: 10.3390/ijerph10010390. [PMC free article] [Google Scholar] 15. Nagoda M, Okpapi J, Babashani M. Assessment of respiratory symptoms and lung
Read More2019.3.1 Cement plant exposure was associated with higher risk of respiratory symptoms and lung function decline. • An excess risk of cancer incidence and mortality, mainly respiratory tract cancers was found in both children and adults. • Inconsistent results were described for cardiovascular diseases. •
Read More2021.9.12 We report an interesting case of symptomatic cement pulmonary embolism 2 day's post KP and its successful treatment with novel anticoagulation agent for 6-months. ... Transthoracic echocardiography was unremarkable with normal biventricular size and systolic functions. Patient underwent diagnostic coronary angiogram for suspected
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