Relationship between cleaning product exposure, asthma

The regular use of cleaning products could increase the risk of asthma.

In a study published in Allergy, investigators examined the asthma outcomes among 1,143 individuals aged 19 to 24 years and 29 to 34 years. They then categorized the participants into five groups on the basis of their household and occupational exposure to disinfectants and cleaning products: no weekly use, persistent use of cleaning spray, decreased use, increased use and persistent use of multiple products.

Despite a lack of statistical significance, the participants in the persistent use of multiple products group had heightened risks of current asthma and wheeze compared with those in the no weekly use group.

The findings could contribute to growing evidence linking cleaning products to adverse respiratory health effects.

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