Recent Study Links Fireworks, Asthma Attacks
A new study from the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research shows that smoke from fireworks can be harmful to your health, according to ScienceDaily.com.
The study looked at fiestas in Spain, which feature fireworks displays, and found that the smoke released from fireworks contains metallic particles that can be harmful to inhale. The metallic particles are added to gunpowder in order to produce colors and special effects, and the particles are tiny enough to be inhaled deeply into the lungs.
The effects from inhaling the smoke are most serious in those people with asthma or cardiovascular health problems. The study did not discuss what the effects are of inhaling smoke from fireworks by people not affected by respiratory or cardiovascular disorders.
In order to prevent health damage from fireworks, scientists recommend that spectators keep their distance from the smoke from fireworks, and look at wind direction to determine where the smoke might blow. This is particularly true for people with health problems. For those planning fireworks displays, they should be planned in a place to make sure the smoke blows away from large groups of people to avoid inhalation of the harmful metallic particles.
Although most people can avoid fireworks displays if necessary, not everyone can avoid being exposed to deadly chemicals and therefore suffering chemical inhalation injuries. Sometimes, chemical inhalation occurs when a company illegally disposes of hazardous chemicals. Chemical inhalation injuries could also occur if a semi-truck carrying dangerous chemicals crashes and dumps those chemicals into the environment.
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