Respiratory tract diseases and lung function in coke oven plant workers: a 50-year global systematic evaluation and meta-analysis.

Respir Res · 2026 · PMC13289539 · PMID 42050638

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The studies reviewed indicate a clear trend of diminished FVC% and FEV1% in workers exposed to PAHs, leading to a decrease in lung capacity and airflow [ 49 , 51 , 53 ].

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