Abstract:
In recent studies in Pakistan, Pulmonary diseases was increased among poultry
workers due to the exposure to dust and different particles. Poultry dust causes
restrictive and non-reversible obstructive diseases to the workers. Prevalence of mild
to severe cases of COPD was also seen in workers. Smoking was also reported as a risk
factor for COPD. Functional capacity was also decreased in workers with COPD. Less
St. George Respiratory score in poultry workers indicated the poor health status.
Oxygen saturation decreased in workers whereas pulse rate increases after six min walk
test in poultry workers. Total 65 samples were taken from the open and controlled
farms. St. George Respiratory questionnaire was used to find the health status of the
workers. Six min walk test was used to determine the functional capacity of the
workers. Oxygen saturation and pulse rate was measured after the walk. Demographic
data was same in both groups. But current smokers were present in both the groups that
was considered as the major risk for COPD. Cases of chronic obstructive disease were
observed in both the groups. Distance covered by open farm workers in six min walk
test was less that indicated decreased functional capacity. Peripheral oxygen saturation
values were decreased after doing physical activity at different stages of COPD patients.
Overall, it was concluded, that decreased physical activity, peripheral oxygen
saturation
, St. George Respiratory score and increased in pulse rate can be used to
observed pulmonic impairments.
