Abstract: Backround and objectives: Occupational exposure to cotton dust and cigarette smoking significantly contribute to respiratory symptoms and reduced lung function among cotton industry workers. Cotton dust contains mixed organic and inorganic particles that can lead to chronic bronchitis, obstructive airway diseases, and byssinosis. Complementary therapies like Qigong and box breathing help improve respiratory function by strengthening respiratory muscles and regulating breathing patterns. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of combining Qigong exercises and box breathing in enhancing lung function among male smokers in the cotton industry.

Methods: A total of 15 male workers aged 25–40 years, with at least five years of work exposure and a smoking habit, were selected through convenient sampling. Participants underwent Qigong and box-breathing training for 40 minutes, four days per week, for eight weeks. Pre- and post-intervention assessments of Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP), Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP), and FEV1/FVC ratio were measured using a respiratory pressure meter and spirometry.

Results: Statistical analysis using a paired t-test showed significant improvements in FEV1/FVC (t=14.3), MIP (t=14.4), and MEP (t=17.6), all exceeding the table value of 2.145 at p<0.05.

Conclusion: Qigong combined with box breathing is effective in improving respiratory muscle performance and pulmonary function in smokers exposed to cotton dust.

Keywords: Qigong, Box Breathing, Cotton Dust, Smokers, Lung Function, Respiratory Muscle Strength, FEV1/FVC, Occupational Exposure, COPD.

Title: EFFICACY OF QIGONG EXERCISES ALONG WITH BOX BREATHING FOR MALE SMOKERS WORKING IN COTTON INDUSTRY

Author: Selvi Palanisamy, Balamurugan Janakiraman, Arun Balasubramaniam, Mohanraj Kandasamy, Geetha R, Saranraj Palanivel, Aswinkumar Subramaniam

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                   

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 – December 2025

Page No: 10-14

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Published Date: 09-December-2025

Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) is one of the fastest spreading arboviral infections worldwide, with recurrent outbreaks in tropical and subtropical countries. India has seen a considerable high in dengue cases over the past two decades, often overlapping clinically with other endemic infections such as malaria and viral hepatitis. Despite growing evidence from larger cities, smaller districts like Daman remain understudied. This study focus to determine the seroprevalence and clinical correlates of dengue virus infection in Daman district, India, using NS1 antigen, IgM/IgG ELISA, and to compare findings with national and international reports to contextualize local epidemiology. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2023 to November 2024 among 3,731 clinically suspected dengue cases in Daman. Samples were watched for NS1 antigen and dengue-specific antibodies using ELISA; demographic, clinical, and haematological parameters were analysed. A narrative review of seven peer-reviewed studies from India (Bhopal, Daman, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Ahmedabad, Saurashtra) and Taiwan was undertaken to evaluate geographic variations in seroprevalence, diagnostic techniques, and clinical outcomes. Dengue seropositivity rate was 13.8% (513/3,731). Males counted for 63% of cases, and the 21–30-year age group was most affected (45%). Rural residents’ area made up 78% of positive cases. Headache and myalgia were significantly associated with NS1 positivity (p < 0.001). serious thrombocytopenia (<50,000/µL) was observed in 13% of cases, while 40% had moderate reductions. Seasonal high peak shown from August to October. Co-infection with hepatitis B in Bhopal, secondary infections in Karnataka, and increased vulnerability among the elderly during Taiwan’s epidemic.

Keywords: Dengue, seroprevalence, NS1 antigen, ELISA, Daman, clinical features.

Title: Seroprevalence and Clinical Correlates of Dengue Virus Infection in Daman, Union Territory, India: A Comparative Analysis with Regional and Global Studies

Author: Abhishek Amrutlal Vaishya, Dr. Himani Goyal Sharma, Dhanji Rajani

International Journal of Novel Research in Life Sciences                                                   

ISSN 2394-966X

Vol. 12, Issue 6, November 2025 – December 2025

Page No: 1-9

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Published Date: 05-November-2025