Prevalence of Chronic Bronchitis and Respiratory Health Profile of a Population Exposed to Wood Smoke in Nicaragua.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Household air pollution (HAP) is one of the most important environmental risk factors worldwide associated with chronic respiratory diseases.

Objectives

The present study focused on respiratory health in a population with high wood smoke exposure in Nicaragua.

Methods

We employed a cross-sectional study with 213 participants. Data on the prevalence of chronic bronchitis (chronic bronchitis), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, including respiratory scores and pulmonary function tests, were documented. The role of risk factors for chronic bronchitis was analyzed.

Results

We found a high prevalence of chronic airway diseases in the population exposed to wood smoke. A higher prevalence of chronic bronchitis was found in persons serv

SUBMITTER: Maas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7269325 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature