Incense rods, or agarbatis, are a predominant in Indian homes – no worship or festival seems complete without their fragrance. Here with the Navratri season, it is common to see the houses burning with lamps and infected with the smell of incense in every corner, as the family performs rituals to honor the goddess. But what is less known, is that a lot of smoke, which is considered very sacred in spiritual practices, can harm our health quietly.
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A pulmonologist Dr. specialized in asthma, tuberculosis, sleep apnea and COPD. Sonia Goel, every day is beginning a conversation around the harmful effects of the fumes of Agrabatti. In an Instagram video posted on 3 August, the lung experts outline various risks associated with sunshine, reducing health risks and recommending ways to suggest cleaner options.
indoor air pollution
Dr. According to Goel, “Agrabatis releases fine particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which all pollute the air inside your home.”
Inactive smoking
The lung expert warns that the smoke from the forearm can be harmful as cigarette smoke. She sheds light on studies that show that the particulate substance produced by burning an incense stick is comparable to a cigarette.
Harmful to children and adults
Children and elderly at home are more vulnerable to smoking from Agrabitis. Pulmonologist highlighted, “Children, elderly family members, and people with asthma or weak lungs are the weakest. Even sometimes exposure can trigger breathing issues, allergies, or chronic cough.”
Long term risk
Dr. Goel says that daily exposure to sunlight increases the risk of prolonged lung complications, especially when closed, in uncontrolled locations. He mentions, “prolonged risk may increase the risk of bronchitis, asthma, COPD or even lung cancer.”
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How to reduce harmful effects?
If you enjoy agarbattis light, don’t worry – this does not mean that you have to give them completely. Dr. Goel suggests simple tweaks to safely continue your setup and cleaner methods.
She recommends limiting sunlight and ensuring good airflow – always a fan is the key to expose that good ventilation, running with running and reducing risks with Windows. She also suggests switching on cleaner options – “You can just switch to natural sunlight for essential oil defuses, electric lamps, or spiritual rituals – they carry meanings without damaging your lungs.”
She emphasizes that it is important to ensure that there is cross ventilation in your room when dealing with agarbatis, and recommending not to ignore symptoms such as persistent cough or wheezing.
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