1. Comparative Study Of Sputum Cytology In Construction Workers With A Control Population.

Madasamy Balamurugan, Jamunarani Srirangaramasamy, Duraipandian Jeyakumari, Aarthy Kumaraguru,

Int Res Pub Med Sci 2015;1(4):1-5

ABSTRACT

Background and Objectives: Construction workers are exposed to a wide range of substances that are potentially hazardous to the respiratory system. In addition, factors, such as cigarette smoking also add to their morbidity. The prevalence of most respiratory disorders can be identi?ed by the presence of in?ammatory cells in the sputum. Sputum cytology is a simple, economic and a non- invasive method. The objective of this study is to estimate the susceptibility of lung diseases among the construction workers using sputum cytology with of?ce workers as a control. Methods: 50 construction workers near our hospital were selected using inclusion and exclusion criteria formed test group. 50 clerical staff were taken as a control group. Sputum samples were collected from both groups. Smears were made and stained with Papanicolou, Giemsa and Toludine blue stains. The smears were screened and cell populations were counted as cells per High Power Field (HPF). Results: Different cells were counted as cells/HPF, tabulated from both groups and analyzed statistically (Student Ttest). Interpretation and Conclusions: Statistically signi?cant increase in certain cells in the study group were observed. This study points to the exposure and risk of construction workers to diseases such as cancer.????

Key-words: Construction workers, occupational exposure, sputum cytology.

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