How great is the harm of benzene and formaldehyde to infants and young children

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

The main health hazards of formaldehyde are as follows:
　　a. Irritant effect: The primary harm of formaldehyde is its irritant effect on the skin and mucous membranes. Formaldehyde is a protoplasmic toxic substance that can bind to proteins. At high concentrations, inhalation can cause severe respiratory irritation and edema, eye irritation, and headaches.
　　b. Allergic effect: Direct skin contact with formaldehyde can lead to allergic dermatitis, spots, and necrosis. Inhalation of high concentrations of formaldehyde may trigger bronchial asthma.
　　c. Mutagenic effect: High concentrations of formaldehyde are also a genotoxic substance. In laboratory settings, experimental animals exposed to high concentrations of formaldehyde through inhalation can develop nasopharyngeal tumors.
Note: Formaldehyde levels often exceed the standard in newly renovated homes. Placing one or two pots of spider plants in the house can partially absorb formaldehyde. However, due to the long volatile period of formaldehyde (3–15 years), relying solely on plants to remove it is not effective. In necessary cases, consider professional air treatment services or products.