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  • Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Consumer products with fragrances emit air pollutants, potentially causing adverse health effects.
  • Asthma affects millions, and triggers vary, including environmental exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and types of adverse health effects experienced by asthmatics due to fragranced products in the USA.
  • To assess the impact of fragranced product exposure on the daily lives and work of asthmatics.

Main Methods:

  • A nationally representative online survey of 1137 US adults was conducted.
  • Data analysis focused on the 26.8% of respondents medically diagnosed with asthma or an asthma-like condition.

Main Results:

  • 64.3% of asthmatics reported adverse health effects from fragranced products, including respiratory issues (43.3%), migraines (28.2%), and asthma attacks (27.9%).
  • Asthmatics were significantly more likely (POR 5.76) to experience effects from fragranced products compared to non-asthmatics.
  • Significant percentages of asthmatics reported issues with air fresheners, scented laundry products, scented cleaning products, and personal fragrances, with many effects being disabling.

Conclusions:

  • Exposure to fragranced products poses substantial health risks for asthmatics, with many experiencing disabling effects and workplace disruptions.
  • A high percentage of asthmatics are frequently exposed to fragranced products, highlighting a need for reduced exposure.
  • Creating fragrance-free environments in public spaces and workplaces is recommended to mitigate health risks for asthmatics.