Air Fresheners & Asthma

Air fresheners are used frequently by consumers to kill odors and bacteria in the home. However, this is not a good idea if you have someone in your home that suffers from asthma.

Definition of Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory condition that causes the airway to become restricted or blocked.

Amount of Asthma Sufferers

Approximately 20 million people suffer from asthma.

Air Fresheners Cause Asthma

The Lake County Health Department located in Waukegan, Illinois says that air fresheners can cause asthma and trigger asthma attacks.

Study

Research reporters for the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine did a study on 3000 adults who didn't have asthma and it was found that using air fresheners caused asthma and triggered attacks. Increased usage of the air fresheners increased the risk of asthma and the attacks.

Ingredients in Air Fresheners

It is the chemicals and synthetic sprays in air fresheners that cause asthma and trigger attacks.

References

• Asthma
• Asthma Study With Air Fresheners
• Asthma and Air Fresheners