Did you know that chemicals emitted from mosquito repellants may pose respiratory risks when inhaled in high concentrations? Health experts discuss the consequences of exposure to mosquito repellents and offer strategies to safeguard respiratory health
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- Insect repellants release toxic chemicals and add to the poor quality of indoor air
- Coils and sticks smoulder and smoke for hours producing pollutants like PM2.5
- Health experts offer strategies to safeguard respiratory health
Although mosquito repellents are effective in keeping disease-carrying insects at bay, their impact on humans, particularly their lung health is becoming a matter of concern. Dr Sanggita Checker - A chest physician working at Mumbai’s Wockhardt Hospitals informs that “prolonged exposure to the fumes emitted by coils and liquid repellents may pose risks due to inhalation of chemicals such as formaldehyde and volatile organic compounds (VOCs).”
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