Effect of chlorine gas leak on the pulmonary functions of school children.

Pherwani, A V; Khanna, S A; Patel, R B

Effect of chlorine gas leak on the pulmonary functions of school children.

Date

1989-01-01

Authors

Pherwani, A V

Khanna, S A

Patel, R B

Abstract

Pulmonary function tests (PFT) were performed on 84 children studying in a Municipal School, near a plant manufacturing chemicals in Chembur, a suburb of Bombay, from where large amounts of chlorine gas leaked out on 30th August, 1985. It was found that only 23.8% had normal PFT's. 66.7% showed an obstructive pattern and 9.5% showed a restrictive pattern of PFT's. This is a preliminary report to establish the prevalence of lower PFT values in children staying in an area of air pollution in Bombay.

Citation

Pherwani AV, Khanna SA, Patel RB. Effect of chlorine gas leak on the pulmonary functions of school children. Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 1989 Jan-Feb; 56(1): 125-8