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Abstract
Purpose
This review aims to outline comprehensive care for byssinosis, covering its pathophysiology, diagnosis, clinical characteristics, and physiotherapist-led interventions.
Materials and methods
We conducted a thorough literature review focusing on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of byssinosis. Key components of care were identified through analysis of studies, guidelines, and expert opinions, with particular attention to physiotherapist interventions.
Results
Byssinosis progresses through three stages, with varying symptoms, yet its burden in India remains poorly understood, leading to inadequate prevention and management efforts. Treatment involves education, supplemental oxygen, pulmonary rehabilitation, and symptom control, with physiotherapists playing a crucial role in their implementation.
Conclusion
Comprehensive care for byssinosis requires a tiered rehabilitation framework, considering its diverse clinical presentation. Physiotherapists are pivotal in delivering essential interventions and enhancing patient outcomes and well-being.
期刊介绍:
Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health (CEGH) is a multidisciplinary journal and it is published four times (March, June, September, December) a year. The mandate of CEGH is to promote articles on clinical epidemiology with focus on developing countries in the context of global health. We also accept articles from other countries. It publishes original research work across all disciplines of medicine and allied sciences, related to clinical epidemiology and global health. The journal publishes Original articles, Review articles, Evidence Summaries, Letters to the Editor. All articles published in CEGH are peer-reviewed and published online for immediate access and citation.