title: Effect of chlorine gas leak on the pulmonary functions of school children.
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.
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Pherwani
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Khanna
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002713:Chlorine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D012572:School Health Services; D014797:Vital Capacity
chemical_list: D002713:Chlorine