Comparative Evaluation Of Pulmonary Function Tests In Professional Cleaners While Exposed To The Occupational Workplace And After The Vacation Period

Cleaning workers are likely at high risk of developing asthma. The Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) is an important marker of the severity of obstructive diseases and its prognosis. We aimed to comparatively evaluate the pulmonary function of these workers during the exposure to the workplace and after vacation. Additionally, we assessed the impact of smoking status and the presence of atopy. The volunteers performed spirometry during...