Abstract

Background: Occupational exposure to metal dust particles leads to irritation and initiation of inflammatory responses in the respiratory system that subsequently onsets lung diseases. Lathe machine workers have a greater risk of having lung diseases due to continuously conducting metal dust particles. This study aimed to explore the pulmonary health status of lathe machine workers. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 80 individuals (lathe workers) were adopted from a different area of the Tangail district in Bangladesh. A questionnaire’s survey was accomplished along with oximetry and spirometry. After that, blood was drawn for measuring Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), and Immunoglobulin E (IgE) test to the lung function abnormalities. Results: Among 80 lathe machine workers, 12% had breathing problems, 13.8% had coughing, 16.2% had to sneeze and 8.7% had a chest. In addition, spirometry results including, FVC, FEV1, FEV1%, PEF, PEF%, FEF25, FEF75, and FEF2575 were significantly lower in lathe workers compared to control. Moreover, higher levels of IgE (264.93±141) and ESR (11.5±4.77) were reported in lathe machine workers than in the control group. Not using protective masks and smoking were considered as risk factors for having respiratory diseases in lathe machine workers. Conclusion: This study concludes that exposure to metal dust particles can cause respiratory disease symptoms and lower pulmonary function in lathe machine workers. Furthermore, metal dust might also augment the blood IgE and ESR level.

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