Fragrance and Perfume

Allergic Reactions (Sensitization)
http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/report/allergies.php
Air Fresheners (or "Air Poisoners"?)
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/air.html
Acute Toxic Effects of Fragrance Products
http://whis.nzl.org/snftaas/pt19.html
Perfume Perils in Seasonal Gifts

Richard A R Bruce

At this time of year many people receive gifts of perfumes and aftershaves but please think of the children and adults in our community who can suffer serious reactions to these chemicals.
Perfumes are not like they used to be and they pervade clothing and even food that often has to be thrown away by those who are chemically sensitive.

The effects vary from asthma-like symptoms, itching skin and sweating to more serious effects such as heart irregularities and those akin to anaphylactic shock as seen in peanut or latex allergy.

Avoidance is almost impossible except in those parts of the world where restrictions have been imposed on their use in the workplace.

http://www.iwcp.co.uk/Features/Letters/PERFUME_PERILS_IN_SEASONAL_GIFTS....
ANGEL PERFUME SAFETY is being called into question for Asthmatic Children and possible Fetal Harm

The statistics are frightfully alarming regarding children and asthma. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America; it is the most chronic condition among children, it is more common in children (7-10%) than adults (3-5%), nearly 5 million asthma sufferers are under the age of 18, affecting more than 1 child in 20, along with nearly half (44%) of all asthma hospitalizations are related to children.

The NTEF has learned from an analysis done on, Angel Perfume by Thierrry Mugler (imported from France and distributed by Clarins, Inc.), dated February, 2006, "the primary effect was airflow limitation (an asthmatic or asthma like reaction) …” with 25% of the sample responding with a score of 85 or over, this suggests a high toxicity for some individuals. A majority of the chemicals used in Angel Perfume carry warnings of possible adverse effects to the respiratory system.

http://www.mcs-global.org/Documents/Fragrances/AngelPerfume-ChildAsthma.rtf
No one should be "scared to death" of having to call 911 or 000

Like all people, those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Environmental Illness (EI) occasionally find the need to access emergency care, perhaps at an even greater rate than others because of their precarious health.

But many with MCS/EI have a deep fear of calling for help.

Probably the biggest reason for not calling for help is the fear of having a serious, even life-threatening anaphylactic reaction to an administered drug.

http://www.mcs-global.org/Emergency-and-Perfumes.htm
What is Chemical and Fragrance Sensitivity?

If you feel ill when around fragrances, cleaning products, plastics and other products that have odors, you may have a condition called chemical sensitivity.
Fragrances Alter Mood and Brain Chemistry Health Risks and Environmental Issues
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_249/ai_114820660%20

by Rose Marie Williams

Fragrance materials are added to give products a scent, to mask odors of other ingredients, and in some cases to alter mood.
 

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