A comparative study on pulmonary function tests in smokers & nonsmokers

A comparative Study of Pulmonary Function Tests in Tobacco Smokers and Non Smokers

Study of Pulmonary Function Tests among Smokers and Non-smokers in a Rural Area

In India smoking is a common habit prevalent in both urban and rural areas. Cigarette smoking has extensive effects on respiratory function and is clearly implicated in the etiology of a number of respiratory diseases, particularly chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchial carcinoma. An attempt has been made to study the pulmonary function tests among smoker and non-smoker population in a ru...

Pulmonary Function Test in Construction Workers and a Referent Food Industry Group: A Comparative Study

Background & Objectives: Almost 9 to 12% of construction workers are exposed to dust in their workplace. However, few studies have assessed the risks and complications of this exposure. This study aims to evaluate the pulmonary effects of construction workers’ occupational exposure to dust. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the southeast of Fars province. In this ...

Comparative study of smokers, ex-smokers, and nonsmokers who have experienced myocardial infarction.

OBJECTIVE To assess the impact of smoking on in-hospital morbidity and mortality in patients who have experienced acute myocardial infarction and to assess the association between smoking and other cardiovascular risk factors and clinical data. METHODS A prospective cohort study analyzed 121 patients, including 54 smokers, 35 ex-smokers, and 32 nonsmokers. RESULTS Using the chi-square test ...

Effect of Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Randomized Clinical Trials

Objectives: This study was aimed to determine the Effect effect of incentive spirometry on pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial conducted in on hemodialysis patients. The obtained Data were collected from 26 patients in the experimental and 26 patients in the control group. In The the control group, patients received ...