My nostrils raped by noxious chemicals

Some people can feel the toxic affects of chemicals more than other people. But...just because the other people can't tell how noxious these toxins are, doesn't mean they're not hurting them just the same. If you think this woman's reaction to hairspray and air-fresheners are extreme, just read how toxic these substances truly are to our bodies:

From EPA's website: Air freshners are usually highly flammable and also strong irritants to eyes, skin, and thorat. Additionally, the solid fresheners usually cause death if eaten by people or pets. http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/products/airf.htm

From website: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/07/060727100258.htm
New research shows that a chemical compound found in many air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, mothballs and other deodorizing products, may be harmful to the lungs. Human population studies at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, found that exposure to a volatile organic compound (VOC), called 1,4 dichlorobenzene (1,4 DCB) may cause modest reductions in lung function.
"Even a small reduction in lung function may indicate some harm to the lungs," said NIEHS researcher Stephanie London, M.D., lead investigator on the study.

From the website: http://www.petersons-maid2order.com/resources/Chemical_hazards_within_cleaners.html AIR FRESHENERS: can coat your nasal passages with an oil film and/or reduce your ability to smell odors. These products often contain Formaldehyde-a highly toxic material that can irritate eyes, nose, throat, and skin. High exposure can cause nausea, headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness, memory loss and shortness of breath. Other chemicals include Phenol, a skin irritant that can cause swelling, burning, and peeling. High doses of Phenol can also cause cold sweats, convulsions, circulatory collapse, coma, and even death.

Ecofreako: translated.. another student after some material they can simply copy and pass off as their own. This is too much like a debate, off somewhere else where I can just copy the text.

This was pointless and not a good place for my research. Off to another site...

I am a full-time college student with allergies and asthma. I commute an hour to classes. My college in the past few months installed time released automatic air fresheners. Since then I am forced to hold it until I get home.

I pay the college thousands of dollars for my education and I feel like I am being discriminated against because of my disability.

I first discovered these air fresheners by using the rest room two months ago, the air was so dense with lysol air freshener that my face and body broke out in hives and I had a hard time breathing for hours. I later checked every bathroom on campus and all were equipped with these air fresheners. I take several classes back to back so holding it is nearly impossible I don't know what to do.

I have to agree with alanenroberts. Just look at the bored and depressed housewife in the Country Life Butter advertising campaign where the animated animals tidy up the kitchen. She gets a big dose of air freshener.

More: if you believe the ads, once you sniff air freshner you start to hallucinate, seeing all kinds flower cut-outs floating in the air.

Hee hee!!! I love reading the gripes on this site, and this one is a classic - it's so over the top: "shocked" "outraged" "refrain [sic] myself from shouting obscenities"... if this person actually existed they'd be in a containment ward!

Just imagine what would happen if this griper walked past a "Lush" toiletries and bath products store...! Circus performance or what.
I recently returned from a first-time trip to Budapest; within minutes of leaving my hotel on the first morning I knew there was a Lush store within the vicinity - the smell of these shops is soooo distinctive and laughably synthetic - nothing natural about them at all.

Natural perfumes are OK, but I so agree about all these chemical so-called "air fresheners" and spray deodorants. Like you I had a dose of chemical deo sprayed in my face at my gym. My biggest concern, however, is my gullible daughter-in-law who has these darn automatic "air-fresheners" in every room! I fear for my grandchildren's health but am so wary of complaining!

It's also about the "dead from the neck up" drama queen brigade. Being weak-minded they've fallen for the ads that suggest being a social pariah if you daren't use these products. Whilst this may seem like a pointless gripe, for me, the issue of weak-mindedness is what is compelling.
I mean the idea that certain products beautify you is just comical or that air-fresheners will disguise the fug of one's sweaty bedroom, I mean come on.
People who defend these things usually say they make them feel better. In reality they are just another form of crutch upon which you have come to depend upon. That's the sad part.

The only thing about this gripe that I can vaguely agree with is the use of air fresheners. I think we do go overboard on this in the UK. Also, apparently those plug-in air fresheners have been linked to causing depression.

Otherwise, this gripe seems pretty pointless to me. All smells ultimately are 'chemical smells', whether from a bottle of floor cleaner or from a fragrant rose in the garden. I am certainly glad of chemical smells when I have to use a public toilet - in fact, there is never enough of chemical air freshener to mask the stench of my fellow human beings (and I) performing a 'natural' function resulting in a 'natural' smell.

Hmmmm, think there is a touch of the overreaction about this post. It seems to not just be about the health aspects of 'toxic perfumes' but a personal dislike.

Also, not everyone uses artificial smells to mask things! Sometimes it is to enhance.

Granted, we are largely unaware at present as to the toxic effects of perfumes and other air borne fragrances and I am sure that when all are aware there will be a public outcry!

much like yourself then! Are you sure you're not his twin?

This gripe is so pathetic and pointless that I can only conclude the writer must be an irritating, whiny, pompous ass, despised by family and colleagues alike.