Occupational lung disease

This study looked at ways to reduce breathing problems and allergies in over 1,100 Norwegian salmon industry workers. The goal was to find practical changes in the workplace that lower workers' exposure to dust and other particles that can cause asthma. Researchers measured air q…

This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program to standard ergonomics training can reduce work-related pain and improve quality of life in female dairy farmers. Sixty women who have been farming for at least 5 years will be split into two groups: one gets only ergo…

This study tested whether a six-week home exercise program (telerehabilitation) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in cardiac sonographers with work-related muscle and joint disorders. 32 sonographers were split into two groups: one got the exercise program plus educat…

This observational study at Bahçeşehir University will test whether a 6-week program of posture exercises and ergonomics education can reduce pain and improve sleep in 25 office workers aged 20-55. Participants will attend a one-day training, get a brochure with exercise videos v…

This study looked at whether certain genes make people who are regularly around pigeons more likely to develop a type of lung disease called hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers analyzed the DNA of 475 pigeon fanciers to find genetic markers linked to lung scarring. The goal…

This study surveyed 285 Egyptian orthopedic surgeons to find out how many have work-related muscle and bone problems. The researchers also looked at whether age, weight, hours worked, or specialty affected the risk. The goal was to understand the problem better, not to test a tre…

This study examined 403 adults to see if grass pollen allergies are more common in workers exposed to flour, like bakers and pastry chefs, compared to other professions. Researchers analyzed past medical records to understand what factors influence asthma symptoms in these worker…