Asthma, COPD
Conditions
Keywords
asthma, COPD, pulmonary function, worker, industry, Thailand
Brief summary
The goal of this observational study is to determine the prevalence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among workers in an industrial zone in Thailand. The main question the study aims to answer is: What is the prevalence of asthma and COPD among workers in Thailand? Participants will complete a questionnaire on respiratory symptoms and undergo pulmonary function testing.
Detailed description
This study is a cross-sectional study. The study aims to determine the prevalence of asthma and COPD among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone, Thailand. Thai subjects aged 18 years or older are included in the study.
Interventions
DIAGNOSTIC_TESTPulmonary function test
Spirometry with bronchondilator test will be performed.
Sponsors
Thammasat University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to perform spirometry
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of asthma among workers at the Navanakorn Industrial Zone | Baseline | Prevalence rate of asthma among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone |
| Prevalence of COPD among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone | Baseline | Prevalence rate of COPD among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Prevalence of abnormal lung function among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone | Baseline | Prevalence rate of abnormal lung function among workers in the Navanakorn Industrial Zone |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
CONTACTNarongkorn Saiphoklang, MD
CONTACTApiwat Pugongchai, MSc
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORNarongkorn Saiphoklang, MD
Thammasat University Faculty of Medicine
Outcome results
None listed