Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function among Greek Cotton Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function among Greek Cotton Industry Workers: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Workers in cotton industry are occupationally exposed to various dust-related hazards. The nature of these agents and the respective exposure levels depend on the cotton industry specific sector. These exposures could be associated with respiratory symptoms and changes in lung function p...

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Main Authors: Ioannis D Anyfantis, Georgios Rachiotis, Cristos Hadjichristodoulou, Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Health Organization 2017-01-01
Series:The International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Subjects:
Cotton fiber
Occupational exposure
Signs and symptoms, respiratory
Spirometry
Lung diseases
Byssinosis
Greece
Online Access:http://www.theijoem.com/ijoem/index.php/ijoem/article/view/888

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