Both, chemical sensitivities and allergies can invoke an immune system response. Irritants such as pollution and cigarette smoke worsen conditions such as asthma…
I found out that I have a lot of food and chemical sensitivities. One example is my sensitivity to mosquito coil. Im getting a shortness of breath everytime Im near. Mosquito coils and repellent fumes are responsible for an asthma attack. Studies show that by Using Mosquito Coil, You Inhale 130 cigarette smoke. Mosquito coils can cause liver and cornea damage, asthma symptoms, headaches and lightheadedness. some sensitivities are not true allergies but the terms allergy and sensitivity are often used interchangeably. Multiple chemical sensitivity is also called “environmental illness“. One thing is for sure, that high doses of chemicals make people sick.
Chemical Sensitivities Symptoms:
•Dizziness
•Foggy thinking
•Eczema
•Asthma
•Headache
•Sneezing
•Runny or stuffy nose
•Puffy, watery or itchy eyes
•Blurred vision
•Sore throat
•Sinusitis
•Coughing
•Chest pain
•Heart irregularities
•Sudden changes in blood pressure
•Nausea, vomiting
•Gas
•Abdominal pains or cramps
•Insomnia
•Swelling of the hands or feet
•Urinary frequency or urgency
•Temporary Depression
•Trouble concentrating
•Mood changes
Some of the Chemical Triggers:
Petroleum-based products
Agricultural chemicals
Industrial cleaning chemicals
Formaldehyde and aldehyde
Glues,
varnishes
Polishes
Paints
Mosquito coil
Insect repellents
Laundry detergents
Perfumes, (lotion, after-shave lotion, nail polish)
Air-fresheners
Shampoos
Gasoline (petrol) or diesel fuel.