Research Summary: Association between airborne endocrine disrupting chemicals and asthma in children

This study looked at how chemicals in the air inside homes might affect kids and teens, especially when it comes to asthma. These chemicals, found in things like plastics, furniture, toys, cleaning products, and even dust, can mess with the body’s natural balance. The research found that some of these, like those from soft plastics (phthalates), hard plastics (bisphenols), metals (arsenic, nickel, zinc), and flame retardants (used in couches or electronics), can raise the chances of asthma starting or getting worse. For example, chemicals from plastic dust were linked to a 21% higher chance of asthma, while others like arsenic or bisphenols (in water bottles or food containers) could double the risk. Chemicals from car exhaust or paint (PAHs), germ-killers (triclosan), or preservatives (parabens) didn’t show a clear connection. Since kids’ lungs grow fast, early exposure at home could cause problems later, but more studies are needed, especially in different areas. You can read the article here.

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