Welding fumes inhaled through the years may cause serious medical complications. Those noises that didn't seem so loud actually were, potentially destroying your ability to hear. The parts that didn't seem so heavy may trigger shoulder problems. The constant kneeling can lead to knee troubles. Seemingly insignificant job-related activities lead to illness in later years. You can reduce the risk of these ailments by forcing yourself to make a few simple changes to your daily routine.
Sometimes you receive specific warning signs after inhaling gases and fumes. If you breathe enough zinc fumes while welding on galvanized metal, you later may experience metal fume fever. Symptoms include night sweats, chills, and stomach pains. Or you may exhibit shortness of breath or headaches after breathing certain fumes.