Pneumonologia i alergologia polska
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Pneumonol Alergol Pol · Jan 2003
[Effect of occupational exposure and smoking on spirometric tests and symptoms of chronic bronchitis].
The importance of occupational exposure to airborne agents in the development of obstructive lung disease is uncertain. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of smoking and of occupational exposure on the lung function and chronic respiratory symptoms. I studied a group of 1239 adults (766 men and 473 women; mean age 44.9 +/- 8.6 yrs; current smokers 42.1%, lifetime nonsmokers 41.6%) working in 5 factories in the Bielsko-Biala area. ⋯ Smoking--specific analysis showed that current smokers appeared to be more susceptible to the effects of professional exposure. It was expressed in lower lung function indices and significantly higher odds ratios for airflow limitation or chronic respiratory symptoms for smokers exposed compared to nonexposed. Sufficient evidence of health selection processes known as a "healthy smoker" and a "healthy worker" effects were revealed.
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Pneumonol Alergol Pol · Jan 2003
[Survey of bronchoscopy in the Pulmonology Centers of the Upper Silesian region in 2002. Part I. Doctor and patient].
The aim of the study is to present the up-to-date data concerning bronchoscopy in the Silesian region in the year 2002. The study was performed as a survey. The survey was mailed to all the 18 pulmonological centres in the silesian region. ⋯ We conclude, on the ground of the collected data, that there are differences in performing bronchoscopy in the analysed centres. It may result from the fact, that the practice is often guided by personal experience and some drugs and diagnostic procedures are not equally available. It seems to be necessary to perform prospective clinical studies in order to indicate the optimal procedures in bronchoscopy.