New Research Finds Link To Household Plastic Softeners And Childhood Allergies

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NEW RESEARCH FINDS A LINK BETWEEN HOUSEHOLD

PLASTIC SOFTENERS AND CHILDHOOD ALLERGIES

 

There is a clear link between asthma in children and

concentrations of chemicals commonly used to soften

plastics, according to new research. The study found a

strong correlation between levels of phthalates -

chemicals

used to make plastic more flexible, and commonly found

in

toys and PVC flooring - and symptoms of allergies in

children. They also found a link between the

concentrations

of BBzP and the tendency to suffer from rhinitis

(runny nose

and eyes) and eczema. The presence of another plastic

softener, di-ethyl hexyl pthalate (DEHP) was linked to

asthma.

 

 

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