Are air fresheners unhealthy?

[cantdrv55]

Parent's house smells like Glade air freshener. She uses those plug in types - 3 in an 1800 sq ft house. I get headaches when I'm in there unless I crack windows open. They say I am just too sensitive because of my allergies. I say those air fresheners are more like air pollutants. Does anyone know if a study has been done concerning possible hazards?

[kaisen]

Any scent solvent or particulate can be an irritant. I'm with you, sometimes it can give me a headache.

[TerryH]

Our place is the house of wax. Wife has scented candles everywhere. I can understand the one in the bathroom, but they are all over.

Instead of the old tupperware parties, it's now candle parties.

[The Gaijin]

Try and enjoy a nice hoppy beer with one of those scented candles burning. It is disgusting.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Potpourri is worse. Ugh. In the bathroom is fine, but first time my wife started to "expand the borders" with that stuff, I fired up four incense burners. An armistice soon ensued.

[The Gaijin]

It is a dame thing. And to think they dont like the lingering smell of a good cigar! I will never understand women..