Article
[Bronchial symptoms and respiratory function in the natural gas extraction industry. The role of Pi phenotype and chemical pollution].
Revue des maladies respiratoires - 1 Jan 1991
Tessier J F, Vergeret J, Kombou L, Redon S, Guez S, Gachie J P, Taytard A
Abstract excerpt
The aim of this study was to measure, in workers in the chemical industry, the frequency of symptoms and/or alteration in respiratory function according to the Pi phenotype and the occupational environment of each subject. 188 men (mean age 33) participated in a cross sectional study which includ...
Topics
- Adult
- Air Pollutants, Occupational
- Bronchial Diseases
- Chemical Industry
- Fossil Fuels
- France
- Humans
- Lung Diseases, Obstructive
- Male
- Occupational Diseases
- Phenotype
- Respiration Disorders
- Respiratory Function Tests
- Smoking
- alpha 1-Antitrypsin