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Association Between Factory Workers’ Profile with Chest X-ray Finding and Spirometry at Industrial Company of X Wijaya, Dewi; Esha, Indi; Adrianison, Adrianison; Simatupang, Elvando Tunggul Mauliate; Amarudin, Amarudin
Respiratory Science Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Respiratory Science
Publisher : Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/respirsci.v6i1.198

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Background: Factory workers are a group at high risk of developing occupational lung abnormalities. Continuous exposure to dust, smoke, or gas particles during work processes may lead to progressive lung damage. Chest X-ray and spirometry are essential diagnostic tools for assessing both structural and functional lung changes, allowing early detection and prevention of occupational lung disability, especially among workers exposed to airborne pollutants. Method: This analytical observational study employed a cross-sectional design to analyze the association between factory workers’ profiles and chest X-ray and spirometry findings. Lung function was assessed using spirometry parameters, including Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in one second (FEV₁), and FEV₁/FVC ratio to identify restrictive or obstructive patterns. Data were collected using total sampling during periodic health examinations and analyzed with SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize characteristics, while inferential analysis using Chi-square or Fisher’s exact tests was conducted to determine associations between categorical variables, with a significance level set at P<0.05. Results: A total of 260 factory workers participated, most with ≤5 years of work experience (60.76%). Comorbidities were significantly associated with both chest X-ray findings and lung function (P=0.034 and P=0.004). Smoking history and length of work also showed significant relationships with lung function (P=0.027 and P=0.019). Conclusion: There is a significant association between smoking history and length of work with changes in lung function. Meanwhile, comorbidities have a significant association with lung structure and lung function. Periodic evaluation using spirometry and chest X-ray is essential for early detection and prevention of occupational lung abnormalities among factory workers.
Current Knowledge of Mycobacterium Other Than Tuberculosis (MOTT) in this Current Era: Definition, Taxonomy, and Diagnose Indriani, Sri Indah; Pratiwi, Adelia; Simatupang, Elvando Tunggul Mauliate; Simanjuntak, Arya Marganda
Respiratory Science Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Respiratory Science
Publisher : Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/respirsci.v4i3.122

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Globally, Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) remains a health concern, with an annual increase in cases. Indonesia is the second-highest contributor to PTB cases globally, below India, which also saw an increase in cases, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections contribute to the increase in PTB cases through misdiagnosis and overlapping conditions. The occurrence of changes in the composition of NTM species in the Mycobacterium genus is the premise for updating the diagnosis of NTM with several supporting examination modalities. Clinical, radiological, and microbiological criteria have been established by the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) for the diagnosis of NTM. The relationship between these three criteria is essential as a guideline for distinguishing infections caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) from those caused by NTM.