Smoke from incense: The Overlooked Risk
“Smoke” When we light incense, the combustion of sawdust, glue, perfume in the incense, and various substances released contribute to the development of several types of cancer.
Additionally, there are gases that cause irritation, eye and nose irritation, and can trigger asthma or bronchitis. Of course, many people cannot avoid it, but we can choose to protect ourselves by wearing a face mask when in environments surrounded by smoke.
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