Results: The results show that there was no decline in
FEV1 (3.7 ± 0.7) and FVC (4.5 ± 0.8). Normal lung
function was defined as FEV1/VC ratio ≥0.7. None of
the tested workers had obstructive pattern in spirometry.
The mean FEV1%VC was 77.1 ± 10.2. These results
suggest that wood dust exposure might not lead
to significant pulmonary damage.
Conclusions: These data do not corroborate that wood
dust plays significant role in lung function impairment.
Future studies of respiratory health among workers
exposed to wood dust are needed.