1. Gasoline and Exhaust Fumes: Long-term exposure to these fumes can affect short-term memory, attention, reaction time, and problem-solving abilities.
2. Kitchen Cooking Smells: Exposure to cooking fumes increases the risk of lung cancer in women by 3.76 times.
Over 200 harmful gases, including aldehydes, benzene compounds, and alcohols, are released from kitchen cooking fumes.
Inhaling these fumes regularly can increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
3. Paint Smells: The strong smell of paint contains toxic substances that can cause birth defects. Formaldehyde can irritate the skin and mucous membranes, leading to allergies.
Benzene compounds in paint can affect hematopoietic function and trigger leukemia. Inhaling these compounds may also lead to nasopharyngeal or laryngeal cancer.