Spirometeric evaluation of traffic police personnel exposed to high altitudes

The work environment constitutes an important part of mans total environment, so health to large extend is affected by work conditions. In present study was conducted to find out the whether high altitude can modify respiratory function and bronchial responsiveness, physical exertion worsen asthma or enhance bronchial hyper responsiveness while a reduction in pollen and pollution may play an important role in reducing bronchial inflammation . Predicted values of FVC, FEV11, FEV11/FVC and PEF show statistically significant values by F Test (F-value>1.75), However the measured and percentage of predicted values of FVC, FEV11, FEV11/FVC & PEF do not show any statistically significant values. The comparison between Spirometeric parameters of Traffic Policemen above 4000ft & Traffic Policemen below 4000ft. In table 2, Measured values of FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC and PEF are statistically significant showing higher values in Traffic Policemen above 4000ft (F Value > 1.53) . Percentage of predicted values of FEV1 also show significant values. Predicted and percentage of predicted values of FVC, FEV11/FVC and PEF do not show any statistically significant value. The study concludes with recommendation for rotation of duties of those traffic police working at highway, use of personal protective equipments like nose mask and Inculcation of spirometric evaluation in annual medical check up.