Abstract
Low forced expired volume in one second (FEV1) indicates decreased lung function that might be caused by airway obstruction and could be associated with smoking. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L) has been widely used as a traditional medicine and has anti-inflammation and antioxidant effects. This study aimed to assess the effect of tamarind to in reducing airway obstruction and improving FEV1 among active smokers. A quasi-experimental study of pre-and post-test was conducted among workers at wood furniture factories in Aceh, Indonesia. Before treatment, FEV1 was measured and compared between smokers and non-smokers. Active smokers were provided with tamarind for seven consecutive days and their FEV1 were re-measured on the 8th day. In total, 40 male adult smokers and 40 male non-smokers as the control were enrolled. Half of smoker participants (50%) aged between 35-44 years. Before treatment, the FEV1 in smoking group was significantly lower compared to the non-smoking group (56.45% ± 7.97% vs. 78.33% ± 6.29%, p
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