 Medical News Today
Exposure at a young age to certain chemicals in household cleaning products may increase the risk of developing asthma, according to an Australian study.
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemical irritants found in a variety of cleaning and DIY products including solvents, paint, polishes and glues. They are known to be triggers for many people with asthma, so the researchers set out to test the theory that they might also cause asthma to develop in young children.
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