Archives by Tag 'Asthma'
Does the Popular Brazilian Blowout Contain Chemicals Hazardous for Hairdressers? OSHA Says Yes.
By Marc J. Bern - Last updated: Friday, October 1, 2010
After a worker at a Portland, OR salon reported nosebleeds, eye irritation and respiratory problems after applying the hair-straightening product Brazilian Blowout on customers over the course of a month, testing found the products contained high levels of formaldehyde, even on bottles labeled “Formaldehyde Free.” Oregon Health & Science University’s Center for Research on Occupational [...]
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Linked to Asthma, Nasal Allergies and Eczema in Teens
By Marc J. Bern - Last updated: Friday, August 13, 2010
A new study released today has found a link between acetaminophen use in teenagers and increased risk of asthma, allergic nasal conditions and eczema, a skin disorder. The study entitled “Acetaminophen Use and Risk of Asthma, Rhino conjunctivitis and Eczema in Adolescents: ISAAC Phase Three” was published online ahead of print on August 13, 2010 [...]
