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Welding Fumes, a Risk Factor for Lung Diseases

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  • Maria Grazia Riccelli

    (Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy)

  • Matteo Goldoni

    (Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
    Centre for Research in Toxicology (CERT), University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy)

  • Diana Poli

    (INAIL Research, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00078 MontePorzio Catone (Rome), Italy)

  • Paola Mozzoni

    (Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
    Centre for Research in Toxicology (CERT), University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy)

  • Delia Cavallo

    (INAIL Research, Department of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology and Hygiene, via Fontana Candida 1, 00078 MontePorzio Catone (Rome), Italy)

  • Massimo Corradi

    (Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
    Centre for Research in Toxicology (CERT), University of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy
    University Hospital of Parma, via A. Gramsci 14, 43126 Parma, Italy)

Abstract

(1) Background: Welding fumes (WFs) are composed of fine and ultrafine particles, which may reach the distal airways and represent a risk factor for respiratory diseases. (2) Methods: In vitro and in vivo studies to understand WFs pathogenesis were selected. Epidemiological studies, original articles, review, and meta-analysis to examine solely respiratory disease in welders were included. A systematic literature search, using PubMed, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Technical Information Center (NIOSHTIC), and Web of Science databases, was performed. (3) Results: Dose, time of exposure, and composition of WFs affect lung injury. Inflammation, lung defense suppression, oxidative stress, DNA damage, and genotoxic effects were observed after exposure both to mild and stainless steel WFs. (4) Conclusions: The detection of lung diseases associated with specific occupational exposure is crucial as complete avoidance or reduction of the exposure is difficult to achieve. Further studies in the area of particle research may aid the understanding of mechanisms involved in welding-related lung disease and to expand knowledge in welding-related cardiovascular diseases.

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  • Maria Grazia Riccelli & Matteo Goldoni & Diana Poli & Paola Mozzoni & Delia Cavallo & Massimo Corradi, 2020. "Welding Fumes, a Risk Factor for Lung Diseases," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(7), pages 1-32, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:7:p:2552-:d:342914
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