Publications by authors named "Martial Botebol"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the prevalence and characteristics of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in dairy farmers, comparing them with non-farmers who also have COPD.
- - Out of 4788 participants screened, 101 dairy farmers with COPD (DF-COPD) and 85 non-farmers with COPD (NF-COPD) were analyzed, revealing that dairy farmers had better lung function and quality of life than non-farmers, despite lower tobacco usage.
- - The findings suggested that COPD in dairy farmers is linked more to individual health factors than occupational dust exposure, indicating that COPD from organic dust (like that found in farming) may be less severe than that caused by smoking.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates comorbidities in patients with COPD, focusing on those exposed to organic dust (like dairy farmers) and tobacco smoking.
- The research finds that, regardless of exposure, patients with COPD do not have a higher frequency of cardiovascular issues compared to non-COPD individuals.
- Tobacco smoking is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular comorbidities, while exposure to organic dust appears to lower that risk, emphasizing the importance of managing cardiovascular health in COPD patients.