Patient's question:
My car has been with us for exactly one year, but there's still a bit of odor inside. Today, my dear one took it to work, and it was a journey of about two and a half hours, with the car window slightly open the whole time. Will this exposure to formaldehyde in the car affect them?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: None
Kind of help needed: I want to know if sitting in the car for two hours would cause any interference.
Doctor's answer:
The interior materials of a car generally contain relatively low levels of formaldehyde. Additionally, since it has been in use for a year, the formaldehyde should be quite faint.Advice: There is no problem. Formaldehyde and other harmful gases can cause significant harm to children, and they are also more sensitive. However, short-term exposure is not an issue. Generally, it is prolonged and sustained exposure that exceeds the body's ability to completely eliminate these substances, leading to the accumulation of harm and resulting in illness. Therefore, two hours in the car is perfectly fine for the child.
The above is the advice for the question "Will a child sitting in a new car be exposed to formaldehyde?" I hope it helps. Wishing you good health!