THỰC TRẠNG BỆNH MŨI HỌNG Ở NGƯỜI LAO ĐỘNG MỎ THAN PHẤN MỄ, THÁI NGUYÊN

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to describing the current state of nose and throat diseases in Phan Me coal miner, Thai Nguyen in 2022. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted 294 coal miners who exposed to occupational harmful factors in Phan Me coal miner, Thai Nguyen province from January 2022 to November 2022. Results: The rate of nose and throat disease 62.9%. Chronic pharynx and larynx disease 41.8% and chronic sinus and nose 25.2%. The main clinical symptoms are nasal stuffiness 23.8%, nasal obstruction 19%, runny nose 24%. Cough 41.8%, sore throat 39.8%, itchy throat 6.1%. Pale nasal mucosa has the rate of 12.2%. The tonsils have a cavity of 5.4%, with an overgrowth of 2.7%. The posterior wall of the pharynx has granules accounting for 20%, congestion 2.7% and swelling 1.7%. There are 76 workers (25.9%) have new cases of nose and throat disease in 2022. Conclusion: The rate of nose and throat in Phan Me coal miner is high, most workers have chronic nose and throat diseases.