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study has concluded that formaldehyde may cause asthma-like
symptoms. Liphatic compounds (C8-C11), butanols, and 2,2,4-
trimethyl 1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate are also associated with
asthma.
Phthalates
There is a significant association between asthma-like symptoms
among preschool children and the concentration of DEHP
(phthalates) in indoor environments. DEHP (di-ethylhexyl phthalate)
is a plasticizer that is commonly used in building material. The
hydrolysis product of DEHP (di-ethylhexyl phthalate) is MEHP
(Mono-ethylhexyl phthalate) which mimics the prostaglandins and
thromboxanes in the airway, leading to symptoms related to asthma.
Asthma can develop in the adults who come in contact with heated
PVC fumes. Two main type of phthalates, namely n-butyl benzyl
phthalate (BBzP) and diphthalate (DEHP), have shown an
association between the concentration of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
used as flooring and the dust concentrations associated therewith.
Water leakage was associated more with BBzP, and buildings
construction was associated with high concentrations of DEHP.
Asthma has been shown to have a relationship with plaster wall
materials and wall-to-wall carpeting.
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