Open AccessCotton dust exposure: Analysis of pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms
Author(s) -
Bharat M Dangi,
Anjali Bhise
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
lung india
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.457
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 0974-598X
pISSN - 0970-2113
DOI - 10.4103/0970-2113.201319
Subject(s) - medicine , spirometry , byssinosis , asthma , vital capacity , bronchitis , pulmonary function testing , respiratory system , occupational lung disease , environmental health , lung function , lung , diffusing capacity
Cotton industry workers are exposed to various hazards in the different departments of textile factories. The major health problems associated with cotton dust are respiratory problems, byssinosis, bronchitis and asthma.