Roasted mosquito repellent can be used to prevent mosquito bites as well as eradicate these small insects. However, there are dangers behind mosquito coils that you should know and be aware of.
Be aware of the dangers of using mosquito coils
Harmful substances, such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, to formaldehyde, will be released into the air when the mosquito coil is turned on. In several studies, the substances in mosquito coils have been shown to be harmful to health.
Some people are also known to be sensitive to some of the substances contained in mosquito coils. This condition can cause complaints, such as dizziness, headache, sore eyes or eye irritation, and shortness of breath, when exposed to mosquito coil smoke.
Not only that, long-term use of mosquito coils may cause more serious health problems, such as:
acute respiratory tract infection (ARI)
Research shows that long-term use of mosquito coils can increase the risk of getting ARI. This infection is characterized by several symptoms, such as cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, sore throat, fatigue, dizziness, high fever, and shortness of breath.
Besides being able to cause ARI, harmful substances produced from burning mosquito coils, such as formaldehyde or formalin, can also trigger asthma attacks.
The sulfur dioxide content in mosquito coils can also worsen asthma and bronchitis.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Insect repellent smoke contains carbon monoxide. Excessive and long-term exposure to carbon monoxide can result in monoxide poisoning. Especially if the mosquito coil is used in a closed room or has poor ventilation.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is characterized by various symptoms, ranging from headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, blurred vision, chest pain, to loss of consciousness.
In more severe cases, carbon monoxide poisoning can cause brain damage, heart damage, and even miscarriage.
Safe way to use mosquito coils
Usage Although the use of mosquito coils is not recommended, there are several ways you can do to reduce the adverse effects of using mosquito coils, namely:
- Do not use mosquito coils more than 3 times a week
- Always follow the instructions for use on the packaging
- Open windows and doors when the mosquito coil is on
- Do not enter the room where mosquito coils are being used
- Turn off the mosquito coil if you want to enter the room and leave the window open so that there is air exchange
- Don't sleep in a room with mosquito coils on
- Keep mosquito coils out of reach of children and flammable objects
- mosquito coils can indeed be an easy and inexpensive solution to eradicate and repel mosquitoes. However, do not ignore the bad effects.
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