Patient's question:
My house was just renovated not long ago. Recently, I often have to go into the new house to dismantle things. It is said that formaldehyde can cause leukemia. I want to ask how much formaldehyde one needs to inhale to get leukemia?Doctor's answer:
Formaldehyde smell in indoor decoration for less than 12 months may lead to leukemia, because although formaldehyde is a carcinogen, it is not as sensitive. It is not like radiation, which can easily cause cancer after exposure. It requires a certain amount of time for it to accumulate in the body and produce toxic effects. So you don't need to worry too much. Moreover, after a few months, almost all the formaldehyde has volatilized, and what remains may be the smell of the wood itself.