Abstract:
Background: Cotton dust induced respiratory disorders are dramatically increased over the globe, especially the
problem is serious in developing countries. Respiratory symptoms, such as cough, phlegm, wheezing, shortness of
breath, chest tightness, chronic bronchitis, and byssinosis are common among workers exposed to cotton dust.
However, in Ethiopia, the magnitude of the problem is not well known and information is limited about the risk
factors. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess the prevalence of respiratory symptoms and associated factors.
