Journal of Allergy & Therapy

Peguy Tsafack

Publications

• Review Article
  Respiratory Symptoms and Pulmonary Function tests among Informal Sector Workers Exposed to Wood Dust in Douala, Cameroon
  Author(s): Francis NDE, Hugo Mbatchou, Jules Nebo, Armel Djomo, Peguy Tsafack and Christophe De Brouwer Francis NDE, Hugo Mbatchou, Jules Nebo, Armel Djomo, Peguy Tsafack and Christophe De Brouwer
  
  Background: Wood sector is the second source of employment in Cameroon after the public sector and the second Cameroon’s export product after oil. Objective: In order to provide data on the extent of respiratory function related to wood, we assess carpenter from informal sector in Douala. Methods: From March to July 2015, we studied two randomly selected groups: the exposed group (carpenters) and the unexposed group in Douala. After a questionnaire, we when through a clinical examination and performed a respiratory test with a manual portable spirometer. Our data were entered and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0 for Windows. Results: Respectively Carpenters vs unexposed: Smokers: 23.7%vs16.4%, p=NS; Alcohol consumption: 78.4%; vs 73.8%. Prevalence of symptoms: 51% vs26.2%, p<0.001. Lung function impairments: 24.2 %vs16.4%; Increasing age (P=0.007), smoking status, (P=0.013), .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6121.1000225

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