{"id":24,"date":"2024-02-01T06:02:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/answerfaqpro.com\/?p=24"},"modified":"2024-02-01T06:02:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T06:02:00","slug":"perfume-stinks-how-fragrances-can-affect-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/answerfaqpro.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/01\/perfume-stinks-how-fragrances-can-affect-your-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfume stinks: how fragrances can affect your health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you avoid the perfume counter in department stores or wear a mask while cleaning your home, you\u2019re not alone. They may smell sweet, but fragrances can make a person feel sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About 1 in 3 people report having health problems when exposed to fragranced products. Those problems include\u00a0asthma attacks,\u00a0hay fever,\u00a0headache,\u00a0migraine<\/a>,\u00a0dizziness,\u00a0breathing problems, rashes, congestion,\u00a0nausea\u00a0and\u00a0seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to\u00a0research by the University of Melbourne, some people have even lost work days or a job because of illness caused by fragranced goods such as air fresheners, cleaning supplies, laundry products and personal care items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why fragrance is on the nose <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scientists aren\u2019t sure how fragrances cause symptoms, but they can be hazardous because they\u2019re everywhere. Fragranced products contain chemicals \u2014 including pollutants \u2014 that become airborne and this can be a concern for some people, particularly if they\u2019re indoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might be able to avoid spraying deodorant or burning candles in your own home, but exposure to scent in the workplace, shops and on public transport can cause havoc if you\u2019re sensitive to fragrances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And fragranced products aren\u2019t as heavily regulated in Australia as food or pharmaceutical products. Manufacturers can put the words \u2018fragrance\u2019 or \u2018parfum\u2019 on a list of ingredients rather than the specific chemicals used. This makes it more difficult for people to identify the substances they know may affect them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for a fragrance-free life <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you experience symptoms when exposed to fragranced products, there are still a few things you can do to make life easier.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • When buying products (for example, soap, moisturiser, dishwashing liquid or baby wipes), look for products labelled \u2018fragrance free\u2019.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Even naturally fragrant plants and flowers can affect a person with asthma. Avoid planting jasmine or gardenia in a high-traffic area of your garden.\u00a0Asthma Australia\u00a0has more information about this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ask colleagues or family members to be less heavy-handed with perfumes and deodorants. If possible, consider moving work stations or sometimes working from home if a colleague can’t part with their potent cologne.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Talk to your employer about implementing a \u2018no fragrance policy\u2019. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did this, banning all scented products, such as reed diffusers, potpourri and toilet deodorant blocks, from its buildings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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