Respiratory and physical ailments correlated with occupational exposure among welders in Pakistan.

Disruption of normal respiratory function is associated with occupational disorders. Exposure to welding fumes on long term basis affects the lung function of the workers and prompts allergic responses. Therefore, the aim of the study was to manifest the association of exposure to welding fumes and respiratory complications with reference to the undermining of normal lung function and respiratory symptoms. A cross sectional study was conducted in different areas of Lahore in 2016. A comparison was made among welders on the basis of lung function and other physical ailments. Questionnaire survey was performed along with the computation of lung function by using spirometer. Data was statistically analyzed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The study confirmed a statistically highly significant decline in FVC, FEV1, FEF 25-75%, PEFR and FEV1/FVC ratio among different types of welders. The current study expressed that occupational exposure to welding fumes can considerably distress the lung function. The application of preventive measures is required to solve the health related questions for welders.