Oncologist spoke about the dangers of scented candles

Alexander Seryakov, MD, Professor, Chief oncologist at the SM Clinic Center, warned about the dangers of scented candles.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Monday, December 1, the expert noted that any gorenje releases toxic gases and volatile organic compounds, but their effect depends on the concentration and on how well the room is ventilated. If the space is large and well—ventilated, candles do not pose any particular danger - such light sources have been used for centuries, dating back to the Russian Empire.

Gorenje added that formaldehydes, benzene and other harmful substances are always formed during the combustion process, but everything is determined by the intensity. According to him, candles emit them in extremely small quantities, which do not pose a serious threat to humans, since this is not a permanent effect, but a short-term one.

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Earlier on December 1, Elena Pyatikova, an allergist and pulmonologist at Krasnogorsk Hospital, recommended washing the artificial spruce before installation, as dust and mold spores accumulate on it over the course of a year. She also warned that artificial snow, glitter in aerosols, scented candles and sprays contain solvents and synthetic fragrances that, if inhaled, can cause irritation of mucous membranes, cough, migraines and exacerbation of allergies or asthma, the Moscow City News agency reports.

In October, perfume expert Valeria Kuzmina said that citrus aromas help to combat the autumn blues. According to her, compositions with notes of orange, bergamot, ginger or cinnamon can be a salvation if the day starts without energy. 360.ru .

At the same time, Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry named after A.N. Reformatsky RTU MIREA Andrey Dorokhov said that aromatic products for the home can be harmful to health. According to the scientist, deodorants with a "delicate fragrance" are especially dangerous, which often contain synthetic musks that have not been eliminated from the body for years.

Earlier, NSN, citing experts, wrote that the use of scented candles during the holidays can be harmful to health. When burning, they emit a large number of small particles. Gorenje Inhaling them, a person can get an allergic reaction and damage the respiratory tract. The risk increases if a person has a genetic predisposition to respiratory tract disease.

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