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Daily Mail |
Air fresheners and scented candles could cause cancerous DNA mutations and asthma
Daily Mail A 2007 study also found that using air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of asthma in adults. The same report found that the risk of developing asthma was up to 50 per cent higher in people who had been exposed to air-freshener sprays. |
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Could Using Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk?
Scientific American Children of women who were exposed to higher levels of phthalate during pregnancy (in some cases a dozen times higher) were some 70 percent likelier to develop asthma by age 11 compared with the offspring of mom's with lower exposure. But with both … |
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Telegraph.co.uk |
Could Air Fresheners During Pregnancy Boost Childhood Asthma Risk?
Scientific American Children of women who were exposed to higher levels of phthalate during pregnancy (in some cases a dozen times higher) were some 70 percent likelier to develop asthma by age 11 compared with the offspring of mom's with lower exposure. But with both … Phthalates heighten risk for childhood asthma Asthma risk from exposure to chemicals in the womb Some household plastics could increase risk of childhood asthma, study finds |
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 Business Recorder (blog) |
Air fresheners can trigger allergies, asthma
Business Recorder (blog) "The chemicals in some of these products can trigger the nasal congestion, sneezing and the runny nose," Dr. Stanley Fineman, an allergist with Emory University and the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic. "With the asthmatics, there's really good data … |
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 Community Magazine |
AIR FRESHENERS BAD FOR ASTHMA
Community Magazine Air fresheners and other chemical fragrances may be harmful for people with asthma or allergies, as they can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing and runny nose. Allergists at EmoryUniversityand the Atlanta Allergy & Asthma Clinic have found that the … |
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Asthma Sufferers Advised to Avoid Scented Products, Air Fresheners
The Inquisitr If you're an asthma sufferer with a weakness for Yankee Candles or fragrance sticks, we've might have some potentially bad news. While it may seem intuitive, doctors advise patients suffering from symptoms related to asthma avoid scented products like … I'm not the only shopper you're losing |
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 ThirdAge |
Asthma, Allergy Sufferers Should Avoid Scented Fresheners, Study Suggests
ThirdAge Cholesterol drugs may worsen asthma, after researchers found sufferers' breathing worsened after they began using a st… Read Moreatin drug to lower cholesterol. People with asthma or allergies should avoid products such as air fresheners and other … New Recommendations for the Flu Vaccine and Egg Allergies Alcohol and Smoke Can Worsen Asthma and Allergies Air Fresheners Could Exacerbate Allergies, Experts Say |
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 Private MD |
Air Fresheners Could Exacerbate Allergies, Experts Say
Huffington Post Allergists at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) reported that people with allergies may be more sensitive to these scents than they realize. They can "trigger allergy symptoms, aggravate existing … Study: Cholesterol drugs may worsen asthma Why Air Fresheners Can Trigger Respiratory Problems Statin medications may complicate asthma control |
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Room fresheners worsen asthma
Times of India Use of room fresheners and scented candles can cause respiratory problems and worsen asthma, allergists have warned. "This is a much bigger problem than people realize," said Stanley Fineman, MD, ACAAI president-elect. … |
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 eMaxHealth |
Air fresheners can trigger allergies, asthma
msnbc.com People with asthma or allergies may want to avoid air fresheners and other chemicals used to spread fragrant scents through their homes, and their doctors should be aware of the hazards. Got a cold or the flu and feeling feverish? … Study: Cholesterol Drugs May Worsen Asthma Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix Children with asthma in single parent households fare worse |
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