Air fresheners found in almost any home, office, or store can be unsafe due to the chemical elements in them. Therapist Lyudmila Lapa warned about this on Friday, September 9th.
The doctor noted that allergy sufferers, people with bronchial asthma and lung diseases are at risk.
“Because of the whole“ bouquet ”of chemical elements in air fresheners, a person with allergies may even suffocate or get anaphylactic shock. People with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis or lung problems do not need to use air fresheners at all, but they usually know about it, ”Lapa told the Radius website.
Lapa noted that due to the high concentration in air fresheners in the form of freon sprays, dizziness, eye irritation, loss of consciousness, and hallucinations may appear.
The specialist clarified that the most harmless are aroma diffusers with natural essential oils.
“These fresheners are completely safe because they do not contain any substances harmful to humans,” concluded Lapa.
Earlier, on September 7, it was reported that office work can cause asthma in workers, but finding and eliminating the cause of the disease will keep employees safe. This is stated in a new study presented at the International Congress of the European Respiratory Society.
Research has identified many factors that can trigger asthma, from printer toner and cleaning products to poor ventilation and mold in air conditioners. They also found that if employers didn’t try to fix the problem, employees were more likely to get asthma and quit.
Scientists note that their study provides another reason, besides the coronavirus, to continue working remotely in order to preserve the health of office workers and help businesses retain staff.