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[Pulmonary function in Portuguese firefighters].

A G Almeida1, R Duarte, L Mieiro

  • 1Medical Sciences School, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL).

Revista Portuguesa De Pneumologia
|July 17, 2007
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Portuguese wildland firefighters show high smoking rates and lung obstruction, with many not using respiratory protection. This study highlights risks and recommends smoking cessation and protective gear for forest firefighters.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Portugal faces frequent forest fires, posing respiratory risks from wood smoke.
  • Inhaled smoke can lead to both immediate and lasting lung function impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the lung function of active wildland firefighters in Portugal.
  • To identify risk factors affecting respiratory health in this population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 209 wildland firefighters.
  • Data collected via self-questionnaires on personal/work habits and spirometry using Piko-6.

Main Results:

  • A high smoking prevalence (42.9%) was observed.

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  • 11.8% of participants exhibited airway obstruction.
  • A significant majority (85.7%) lacked respiratory protection during firefighting due to equipment shortages.

    • Conclusions:

    • Portuguese firefighters exhibit high smoking rates and significant airway obstruction.
    • Inadequate use of respiratory protection is prevalent, often due to lack of equipment.
    • Recommendations include smoking cessation and consistent use of respiratory protective equipment.