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. 2010 Jul 17;6:1. doi: 10.4314/pamj.v6i1.69063

Table 2: The distribution of abnormal lung function amongst the workers at David Whitehead Textile Company, 2006.

Department Spirometry Findings Auscultation Findings
Severe obstruction Number (%) Moderate obstruction Number (%) Wheezing Number (%) Reduced air entry Number (%)
Blowing (n=40) 20 (50.0%) 7 (17.5%) 16 (40.0%) 7 (17.5%)
Carding (n=40) 13 (32.5%) 6 (15.0%) 12 (30.0%) 5 (12.5%)
Spinning (n=40) 6 (15.0%) 4 (10.0%) 13 (32.5%) 4 (10.0%)
Waste Recovery (n=34) 12 (35.3%) 5 (14.7%) 13 (38.2%) 6 (17.6%)
Weaving (n= 40) 3 (7.5%) 10 (25.0%) 9 (22.5%) 1 (2.5%)