Are air fresheners harmful to babies? Can air fresheners purify the air?

Air freshener is a product that many people have used. It can freshen the air in daily use, but it cannot be used in all situations. So let's find out whether air fresheners are harmful to babies. Can air fresheners purify the air?

Are air fresheners harmful to babies?

Air fresheners may cause certain harm to infants, and it is generally not recommended to use air fresheners. Because air fresheners contain a variety of chemical ingredients, and may also contain ethanol, fragrances, deionized water and other ingredients, which may volatilize into the air and cause the following adverse reactions in infants. Nasal allergies: After the above chemicals evaporate into the air, they are inhaled into the body through the skin or respiratory tract. Since infants have short nasal cavities and no nasal hairs, their nasal mucosa is tender and has abundant blood vessels. If the above chemicals are inhaled, nasal allergies may occur, such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, etc.; Skin allergies: If the above chemicals fall on the surface of the infant's skin, symptoms of skin allergies may also occur, such as allergic dermatitis, and even lead to adverse reactions such as aggravated eczema; Others: The above chemical ingredients will also enter various organs of the human body through the respiratory tract, causing other adverse reactions in infants, such as decreased appetite, nausea, dizziness, and drowsiness. In severe cases, it may affect the development of the central nervous system.

Can air fresheners purify the air?

When it comes to the use of air fresheners, many people may have an illusion that as long as they use air fresheners, the air at home will be clean. In fact, these products with "fragrance" will give people a fresh feeling in terms of smell, but whether they actually play a role in purifying the air depends on the ingredients, scientific basis, etc. If used improperly, the "fragrance" will also irritate patients with chronic respiratory diseases and aggravate their condition. Qu Nini, a famous doctor in the respiratory department of Huashang Morning News Medical Hall and director of the respiratory department of the Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the key to buying air fresheners is to really purify the air, not the smell. "When buying, you can check whether the specific ingredients in the air freshener contain ingredients that purify the air and whether they will have an impact on the human body." However, air fresheners generally have fragrance, and some people with allergies, asthma, and patients with chronic respiratory diseases cannot be affected by irritating odors. Some even a little bit of smell will induce disease and aggravate their condition.

Do I need to spray air freshener every day?

It is not suitable to use it frequently. First of all, most air fresheners on the market are composed of volatile ether and fragrant essences, and long-term use will damage the nerves. Air fresheners can effectively remove stubborn odors. Generally, air fresheners are used in the living room and toilet at home. However, frequent use of air fresheners will damage people's nerves. Judging from the main ingredients of air fresheners on the market, most of them contain volatile ether and fragrant essences. And these volatile ethers will cause damage to people's nerves if used or inhaled for a long time. Especially under the sunlight, many harmful substances will be produced, such as formaldehyde, and another part will also produce harmful gases. Long-term inhalation will cause our brain nerves and olfactory nerves to be damaged to varying degrees. And most synthetic essences are extremely harmful to people's central nervous system, and it is not recommended to use them for a long time. Secondly, the air fresheners on the market are of varying quality, and it is difficult to distinguish between synthetic air fresheners and plant-based air fresheners.

How to use air freshener

Aerosol air fresheners need to be sprayed into the air to exert their effects. This type of air freshener is easy to carry, convenient to use, and quickly disperses fragrance. Fixed air fresheners are containers made of microporous ceramics. After the essence is filled in, the bottle mouth can be sealed with a lid, and the fragrance slowly emanates from the container wall. Water-washable air fresheners generally use felt strips or filter paper strips as volatile bodies inserted into the container of water-washable fragrances to absorb the liquid and volatilize it. It should be used with caution when there are infants, asthma patients, people with allergies, and people with allergic diseases in the room. When spraying or lighting air fresheners, it is best to temporarily evacuate the scene and wait for most of the aerosols or particulate matter to settle before entering. It is best to open the doors and windows for ventilation before entering.