What harm does mosquito coils do to pregnant women?

Mosquito-repellent coils are used in our daily lives, but pregnant women should be cautious when using them, because they contain some substances that are harmful to health, and some may even induce diseases such as asthma, so they should be used with caution.

1. The active ingredients of most mosquito coils are pyrethroid insecticides, as well as organic fillers, adhesives, dyes and other additives. The smoke from burning mosquito coils contains many substances that are harmful to the human body and may induce diseases such as asthma.

2. According to calculations, the amount of particles released by lighting a mosquito coil is roughly the same as the amount released by burning about 100 cigarettes. The ultrafine particles released can enter and remain in the lungs, which may cause asthma in the short term and cancer in the long term.

3. The incomplete combustion of mosquito coil base materials produces carcinogens and some compounds that irritate the upper respiratory tract, which can poison the human nervous system.

4. If mosquito coils are used in the room for too long and the air is not circulating, pregnant women are prone to chest tightness and dizziness, which can lead to a decrease in the number of fetal movements and even cause fetal hypoxia in the abdomen.

5. Therefore, long-term use of mosquito coils is harmful to human health, and even more harmful to pregnant women. In addition to the above-mentioned dangers, organic pollutants in chemicals such as mosquito coils may affect the intellectual development of the fetus and easily cause disorders in the fetal brain and nervous system.