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Host factors affecting longitudinal decline in lung spirometry among grain elevator workers.

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    Older grain handlers experienced faster lung function decline. Acute lung function changes and bronchial hyperreactivity predicted future decline in this occupational cohort.

    Area of Science:

    • Occupational Medicine
    • Pulmonary Physiology
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Grain elevator workers face occupational exposures potentially impacting lung health.
    • Longitudinal studies are crucial for understanding factors influencing lung function decline in specific workforces.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify host factors associated with the rate of lung function decline in white male grain elevator workers.
    • To investigate the relationship between age, smoking status, and lung function changes over six years.

    Main Methods:

    • Longitudinal study design involving 267 white male grain elevator workers.
    • Spirometric measurements were used to assess lung function over a six-year period.
    • Analysis included correlations between baseline characteristics and lung function decline.

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    Main Results:

    • Lung function declined more rapidly in older workers compared to younger ones.
    • Smokers showed a trend towards greater decline, but differences were not statistically significant.
    • Acute spirometric changes during a work week and bronchial hyperreactivity were linked to subsequent lung function decline.

    Conclusions:

    • Age is a significant factor in the rate of lung function decline among grain elevator workers.
    • Acute lung function variability and bronchial hyperreactivity may serve as early indicators of future lung function impairment.
    • Allergies, symptoms, and initial lung function did not predict subsequent decline in this cohort.