Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Cotton dust exposure and self-reported respiratory symptoms among textile factory workers in Northwest Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Cotton dust induced respiratory disorders are dramatically increased over the globe, especially the problem is serious in developing countries. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chronic bronchitis, and byssinosis are comm...

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Main Authors: Sintayehu Daba Wami, Daniel Haile Chercos, Awrajaw Dessie, Zemichael Gizaw, Atalay Getachew, Tesfaye Hambisa, Tadese Guadu, Dawit Getachew, Bikes Destaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Respiratory symptoms
Cotton dust
Textile factory workers
Northwest Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-018-0194-9

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