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Work-related respiratory symptoms and airway disease in hairdressers

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Skoufi, G. I.; Nena, E.; Kostikas, K.; Lialios, G. A.; Constantinidis, T. C.; Daniil, Z.; Gourgoulianis, K.
Date
2013
Keyword
Barbering
Environmental exposure
Inhalation exposure
Nitric oxide
Occupational exposure
Respiratory tract diseases
Spirometry
adult
article
controlled study
disease association
disease severity
dyspnea
eye irritation
female
forced expiratory volume
forced vital capacity
hairdresser
home
human
lung function
male
nitric oxide analyzer
nose irritation
occupational disease
office worker
respiratory tract disease
room ventilation
symptom
throat irritation
work environment
workplace
case control study
exposure
eye disease
indoor air pollution
metabolism
middle aged
pathophysiology
questionnaire
vital capacity
Air Pollution, Indoor
Case-Control Studies
Eye Diseases
Humans
Occupational Diseases
Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Abstract
Background: Hairdressers are occupationally exposed to a number of agents in their workplace that result in respiratory symptoms and changes in pulmonary function. Objective: To evaluate associations between occupational exposure and respiratory function and reported symptoms in a group of hairdressers compared to a control group. Methods: A questionnaire on respiratory symptoms and workplace characteristics was completed by 94 hairdressers and 39 age- and sex-matched controls. Spirometry and exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurements were also performed. Results: Hairdressers reported more severe dyspnea (p=0.03) and eye (p=0.001) and throat (p=0.007) irritation, compared to the control group, at the workplace; no differences were noted at home. Lower FEV1 /FVC (p<0.001) and higher FeNO values (p=0.012) were observed in hairdressers. A larger working area and presence of window ventilation were associated with better pulmonary function. Conclusion: Worsening of symptoms and pulmonary function at workplace, and alleviating the symptoms at home, indicate that they may be related to occupational exposure.
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