Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Welders’ Lung Disease

Objective: To investigate neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in patients with welders’ lung disease (PWLD) and its relation with pulmonary function parameters. Methods: One hundred sixteen male PWLD and 118 healthy non-exposed individuals were recruited. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (SED), c-reactive protein (CRP), NLR and PLR of both groups were retrospectively analyzed. Results: NLR, PLR, WBC, ESR, and CRP were significantly higher in PWLD compared to controls (all P 
Source: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine - Category: Occupational Health Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research