DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2016.v04i12.001

Pages: 4180-4181

100 police constables working in four busy traffic junctions in Vijayawada for not less than five years have been subjected for Spirometry and found out those exacerbations of asthma and COPD were associated with high concentration of SO2 in the air and high concentration of CO increased the chance of heart disease. 55% of the traffic constables are having one or other complaints regarding their health. Respiratory symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, nasal allergies and chest tightness. Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) less than 70% predicted was seen in 26% of subjects. Mild defect in 19%, moderate in 6% and severe defect in 1% of subjects. FEV1 less than 70% predicted was seen in 18% of subjects Mild in 15%, moderate in 2%, and Severe defect in 1% of subjects.