"Respiratory irritants" refers to substances or things in the air that can bother or irritate your lungs and breathing system, causing discomfort or breathing difficulties.
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Coal mining and power production release toxic heavy metals like mercury,
respiratory irritants like sulfur dioxide and particulates, and large volumes of heat - trapping gases like carbon dioxide and methane.
The administration is likely to argue that cutting CO2 emissions from power plants would also be helping to reduce the release of
respiratory irritants sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
«Based on this work, we also think users should be aware that e-cigarettes are not risk - free, and that doctors should inform their patients that e-cigarettes may
contain respiratory irritants.»
These include efforts to avoid foods that induce inflammation such as trans fatty acids; minimizing contact
with respiratory irritants; and taking measures to avoid gastric acid reflux.
Therefore, when selecting disinfectants, look for those with a hydrogen peroxide base instead of chlorine, which is a
common respiratory irritant.
Commercial products including nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, microtabs, and nasal spray may help you to give up smoking and their use protects your whole family from carbon monoxide and
respiratory irritants in the air.
The components, including sulfate, a
powerful respiratory irritant, and nickel, a possible carcinogen, were chosen because they had been associated with health impacts or accounted for a substantial amount of particulates overall.
I'm glad they are removing chemicals from their baby shampoo that may give my baby cancer and cause skin, eye, and
respiratory irritants.
I also find it a little alarming that according to the succinic acid MSDS sheet, it is regarded as a skin and
respiratory irritant and can cause serious damage to the eyes.
The same reactions that reduce ozone also create by - products, including
the respiratory irritants formaldehyde and 4 - oxopentanal.
We think
the respiratory irritants we found may be a breach of this legislation.
A majority of known fragrance chemicals are
respiratory irritants, which cause inflammation and some are rare respiratory sensitizers.
Respiratory irritants, which cause inflammation and increase mucus production, make the airways more susceptible to injury and allergens, as well as trigger and exacerbate such conditions as asthma, allergies, sinus problems, and other respirator disorders.
They also include numerous carcinogenic chemicals, neurotoxins,
respiratory irritants, solvents, aldehydes, hundreds of untested and unregulated petro - chemicals, phthalates (which can act as hormone disrupters), narcotics, and much more.»
They contain synthetic fragrance (see above: phthalates = endocrine disruptors), Alpha Terpineol (causes respiratory problems and damage to central nervous system), Benyl Alcohol (
respiratory irritant), Camphor (causes central nervous disorders), Chloroform, Ethanol, and Ethyl Acetate (all on the EPA's hazardous waste list)... I could go on and on.
Remember to use gloves and a face mask as mold and mildew can be
a respiratory irritant.
Stress, health status, and
respiratory irritants like dust or smoke also play a...
Central heating systems can circulate and recirculate dust, dander, and other
respiratory irritants, especially when we first turn them on after a long, hot summer.
The pine bedding is
a respiratory irritant and may increase the risk of upper respiratory tract problems and pneumonia.
You must prove that workplace factor directly caused your condition, such as asthma caused by exposure to
respiratory irritants like chlorine gas, sulfur dioxide, or smoke.
«It can act as
a respiratory irritant.