Prevalence of welding related symptoms
| n | % | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory symptoms | |||
| Cough | 61 | 17.4 | 14.7 to 21.7 |
| Wheezing | 54 | 15.4 | 12.9 to 19.5 |
| Chest tightness | 54 | 15.4 | 12.9 to 19.5 |
| Others | 12 | 3.4 | 2.0 to 5.4 |
| At least one | 91 | 26.6 | 22.2 to 30.1 |
| Systemic symptoms | |||
| Flu-like symptoms | 119 | 33.9 | 29.9 to 38.3 |
| Aches and pains | 149 | 42.5 | 37.6 to 46.5 |
| Throat symptoms | 183 | 52.1 | 47.5 to 56.4 |
| Digestive symptoms | 109 | 31.1 | 27.9 to 36.3 |
| Taste symptoms | 180 | 51.3 | 47.5 to 56.4 |
| Fatigue symptoms | 134 | 38.2 | 33.7 to 42.4 |
| At least one | 294 | 83.8 | 80.5 to 87.1 |
| Nasal symptoms (at least one) | 142 | 40.5 | 35.7 to 44.4 |
| Ocular symptoms (at least one) | 187 | 53.3 | 49.5 to 58.4 |