Asbestos-induced lung disease in small-scale clutch manufacturing workers

Conclusion: The awareness about asbestos in small-scale clutch-plate manufacturing industry is poor. The usage of chrysotile should be strictly regulated as morbidity and mortality is high. DLCO and RV/TLC are sensitive and specific in detecting nonmalignant asbestos induced lung disease.

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Source: Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - January 3, 2017 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Dipti Gothi Tanushree Gahlot Ram B Sah Mayank Saxena UC Ojha Anand K Verma Sonam Spalgais Source Type: research