Excessive use of cleansing agents may damage the lungs. A new study by Norwegian scientists found that chemical components in household cleaners can cause high rates of lung disease.
The University of Bergen, Norway, launched a study called the European Community Respiratory Health Survey, which carried out a 20-year follow-up study of 5,000 women. The results showed that people who did clean work had 17% lower lung function than the average person. People who frequently scrub their furniture at home have a 14% higher loss of lung function than others. This is mainly due to the irritating effects of certain chemicals in the cleanser. For example, ammonia can irritate the airways, while other chemical components can cause allergies. Sexual airway disease. The study also found that people who use household cleaners have a higher risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.
The researchers said that the chemical components released into the air when cleaning sprays are used will pollute the air, and then the air will be inhaled into the lungs. Professor Jongen Westberg, Professor of Respiratory Medicine at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, said that cleaning products will affect people’s Health, therefore, people should be aware of the risks and take measures to mitigate their own harm. Professor Xiu Xiu, director of the lung cancer diagnosis and treatment center of Capital Medical University, said that any substance that pollutes the air will affect the lung more or less, but The disease requires a lot of accumulation, and the use of cleansing agents in daily life is difficult to cause serious impact on the lungs, so you do not have to worry too much.
In addition, experts recommend that household cleaners should be used strictly in accordance with the instructions to avoid potential hazards. People should open doors and windows while cleaning to maintain indoor ventilation to reduce harmful chemical particles in the air. ▲
