Burning Incense May Be Hazardous

Burning incense may be hazardousNewsTarget.com reports that the burning of incense releases high levels of some chemicals associated with lung cancer. New Scientist magazine reported that a set of chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are of primary concern. PAHs include carcinogenic chemicals like the components of benzene and the chemical used in mothballs.

Dr. Ben Kim says the studies serve "as a good reminder to allow fresh air to circulate throughout one's living space." Dr. Kim says it is "beneficial to one's health to simply open a few windows for a minute or two each day to allow some fresh air to enter the residence."

Posted by Craig on Friday, April 27, 2007

Leave a Comment | Read Comments (0) | Email This | digg it

No Comments

Leave a Comment

Register
Forgot your password?
UserName (required)
Password (required)
Comments
  Notify me of updates
 

Allergy Relief

 Subscribe in a reader

Email this allergy blog to a friend. Email to a Friend

Seed Newsvine



Archives

December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January

Categories

General
Allergy tips
News
achoo! news
Achoo Q & A
Misc
Product Reviews

Search

Allergy Links

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

Indoor Air Quality links

EPA's IAQ Reports
IAQ Information from the American Lung Association

Healthy Home links

University of Wisconsin: Healthy Home tool
The Lung Association: Healthy Home tool
 

This blog is maintained by achoo! ALLERGY & AIR Products, a leading retailer of allergy relief products including air purifiers, allergy bedding, and HEPA vacuum cleaners.
 

Privacy Policy | About Us | Customer Service | Allergy Relief Products