Tag archives for lung function

Cumulative Exposure of Dust Stone Serum Levels to Interleukin-13 and Lung Function of Breaking Stones Workers

Ida Ayu Jasminarti, Winariani Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Universitas Airlangga Surabaya Abstract Background: Stone mining is a profession with high risks to occupational lung disease due to silica inhalation in working environment causing silicosis. Silicosis is a fibrosing disease of the lungs caused by the inhalation, retention, and pulmonary reaction to crystalline silica. Particles […]

Lung Functions and Their Influencing Factors on Traffic Policemen in Central Jakarta

Martinus Ginting, Faisal Yunus, Budhi Antariksa Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan Jakarta Abstract Introduction: Air pollution due to road traffic is a serious health hazard and thus the persons who are continuously pollutant exposed, may be at an increased risk. In this respect, traffic policemen are at a […]

Exposure of Wheat Flour Dust Exposure to Occupational Asthma at Bakery Workers PT X in Medan

Desdiani¹, Faisal Yunus², Nuryunita Nainggolan¹, Putri Chairani Eyanoer³ ¹Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan ²Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan, Jakarta ³Lembaga Penelitian Pengembangan Masyarakat Universitas Sumatera Utara Abstract Background: Wheat flour dust can cause occupational asthma of bakery […]

Batik Wax Vapour (Malam) Exposure on Lung Function and Occupational Asthma of Traditional Batik Industry Workers

Eva Lydia Munthe¹, Suradi¹, Eddy Surjanto¹, Faisal Yunus² Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD dr. Moewardi, Surakarta Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background: Batik is a high artistic craft and a part of Indonesian culture especially in Java that using heating wax […]

Respiratory Symptoms and Lung Function in Worker Exposed to Carbon Black Dust in Ink Factory

Royani Nurrohman, Fachrial Harahap, Feni Fitriani Taufik, Agus Dwi Susanto Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background: Advances in the industrial sector gives good and bad impact. Dust generated in industrial processes may adversely affect the health of the lungs. No studies on the effects of carbon black dust […]

Affecting Factors of Lung Function of Regional Traffic Police in East Jakarta

Amir Luthfi, Faisal Yunus, Prasenohadi, Joedo Prihartono Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RS Persahabatan, Jakarta Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Komunitas Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia Abstract Background: Air pollution due to road traffic is a serious health hazard and thus the traffic policeman who is continuously exposed to pollutant, may be at an increased […]

Effect of N-Acetyl Cysteine on Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease among Outpatients in Pulmonary Clinic in Dr. M. Djamil Hospital Padang

Suwarti SA, Chan Y, Zainoeddin ZY, Taufik, Khairsyaf O J Respir Indo. 2012;32:233-9 Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable disease with airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Tobacco smoke and air pollution can cause oxidative stress which contribute in cell and tissue damage. N-Acetylcysteine is an antioxidant that […]

Correlation between Pulmonary Function Test and Respiratory Symptoms in Hajj Pilgrim at Padang, 2008

Taufiq Hidayat, Zailirin Yuliana Zainoeddin,Yusrizal Chan,Taufik Abstract Background: Lung is vital organ related to air environment outside body. Generally, hajj pilgrim has frequent respiratory problem when they stay during hajj session. The aim of the study is to know the relation between pulmonary function test and common respiratory sign. Methods: Analytic prospective study were done. […]

Pathophysiology and Markers of Airway Remodeling in Bronchial Asthma

Widodo R, Djajalaksana S. J Respir Indones. 2012;32(2):110-9. Abstract Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by reversible airflow limitation and airway hyperresponsiveness. Persistent inflammation in airway tissues may lead to structural changes known as airway remodeling and consequently airway obstruction that is not fully reversible and progressive loss of lung function over time. In […]

Ambilan Oksigen Maksimal dan Faal Paru Laki-laki Sehat Penyelam dan Bukan Penyelam

Herman D, Yunus F, Harahap F, Rasmin M. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):61-71. Background : To characterise lung function and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) of divers.Influence of age, body mass index (BMI), exercise and smoking habit on lung function and VO2max Methods : The study included 89 subjects, 46 divers and 43 healthy male. All subjects […]

Perbandingan Manfaat Klinis Senam Merpati Putih Dengan Senam Asma Indonesia Pada Penyandang Asma

Zega CTA, Yunus F, Wiyono WH. J Respir Indones. 2011;31(2):72-80. Background : The administration of controlled drug is a part of asthma management. Beside of this, regular exercise may also reduce asthma symptoms. The following clinical experimental study was conducted to evaluate the benefit of the Indonesian Asthma Gymnastic (IAG) and Merpati Putih Gymnastic (MPG). […]

Comparison of Lung Function Values in Controlled and Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patient in Persahabatan Hospital Jakarta

Malik A, Yunus F, Harahap F, Rochismandoko. J Respir Indones. 2010;30(3):159-65. Introduction. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder. DM affects various organs of human body. Hyperglycaemic state can reduce lung function by decreasing elastin proteins and lung surfactans. Moreover, it can cause diffusion perfusion disorders. Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) describes previous 3 months of patient’s […]

Pengaruh Debu Jute Terhadap Fungsi Paru Pekerja Pabrik Goni di Tangerang

Mira Winarta¹, Azrul Azwar², Faisal Yunus³ P2S K3 Hiperkes Medis, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Komunitas Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta Departemen Pulmonologi dan Ilmu Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia – RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Background and method: A cross sectional study has been done to find out prevalence rate of respiratory obstruction […]