Authors : Kimaya Ahire; Dr. Sachin Tendulkar; Dr. Riya Agrawal

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep1289

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Abstract : Background: Chronic respiratory symptoms, particularly breathlessness, can have broader effects on an individual’s daily functioning and well-being, extending beyond physical limitations to psychological, social, and environmental aspects of quality of life. Autorickshaw drivers may be at increased risk of respiratory symptoms due to prolonged exposure to traffic-related pollutants and other occupational conditions, which may subsequently be associated with poorer quality of life.  Objective: To determine the association between breathlessness severity and quality of life among autorickshaw drivers in Jalgaon.

Keywords : Chronic Breathlessness; Autorickshaw Drivers; Quality of life; WHOQOL-BREF; ATS Dyspnea Grading.

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