A cross-sectional study of exposures, lung function and respiratory symptoms among aluminium cast-house workers

Objectives

To investigate exposures, respiratory symptoms, lung function and exposure–response relationships among aluminium cast-house workers.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 182 workers. Exposure data were used to model exposure to irritants. Lung function and questionnaire data on respiratory symptoms were compared to a general population sample and an internal reference group. Blood samples were taken...