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Respiratory Function in Vineyard and Orchard Workers

A group of 174 male vineyard and orchard workers was studied for the prevalence of acute and chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function changes.There was a significantly higher prevalence of dyspnea and chest tightness in exposed compared to control workers.Significantly lower than predicted ventilatory capacity values were found in exposed workers.These data suggest that vineyard and orchard workers may devolop acute and chronic respiratory symptoms and lung function changes which are, in part, related to environmental factors and to cigarette consumption.

Vineyard and orchard workers;Respiratory symptoms;Lung function

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