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19 / 07 / 2019

 


Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district

Lalithamma A, Vadivel S.


Abstract
Background: Carbon block is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Short-term exposure to high concentrations of carbon black dust may produce discomfort to the upper respiratory tract, through mechanical irritation.

Aims and Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of the carbon block on the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) using Wright’s peak flow meter.

Materials and Methods: Peak flow meter was done by Wright’s peak flow meter. The paired t-test was done to determine the significant difference between the employees and controls.

Results: Peak flow rate was decreased with the duration of the work exposure in the workers compared to controls.

Conclusion: Impairement of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in carbon rod making workers due to long term exposure of carbon dust.

Key words: Carbon Rod; Peak Expiratory Flow Rate; Wright’s Peak Flow Meter


 
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A L, S V. Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2019; 9(10): 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019


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A L, S V. Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2019; 9(10): 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



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A L, S V. Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. (2019), [cited March 15, 2024]; 9(10): 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



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A, L. & S, . V. (2019) Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 9 (10), 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



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A, Lalithamma, and Vadivel S. 2019. Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 9 (10), 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



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A, Lalithamma, and Vadivel S. "Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 9 (2019), 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

A, Lalithamma, and Vadivel S. "Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 9.10 (2019), 966-968. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019



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A, L. & S, . V. (2019) Peak expiratory flow rate in dry cell battery manufacturing workers in Nellore district. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 9 (10), 966-968. doi:10.5455/njppp.2019.9.0621009072019