Welding fumes constitute a definite occupational hazard. Chronic indolent Pharyngitis lasting more than 4 weeks is common among the subset of population whose occupation deals with welding fumes. This type of irritant Pharyngitis seems to be a distinct clinical entity.
This study aims to spotlight the unique clinical features of Welder’s Pharyngitis. Unique clinical features of this entity include “angry red” pharyngeal mucosa, cobble stone like appearance of Posterior pharyngeal wall, hypertrophy of lateral pharyngeal bands, and symptom free “Holiday” periods.
