Tag Mosquito

We do not seem to get rid of Mosquitoes.

Many of us use Liquid repellents, Mosquito Coils.
They have adverse side effects.

"Mosquito Repellent liquids wont harm human in a well-ventilated room, where air is being circulated. However, consumers need to be aware that mosquito repellents can have certain potential side effects. Medical experts warn that excessive use of these products for long periods is bad for health. Nervous weakness is an important side effect of chemicals used in mosquito repellents, says Dr Pulak Lahiri, Nilratan Sarkar Professor of Zoology at Calcutta University. They primarily affect our respiratory and immune systems, and in extreme cases, even our nervous system. They can also cause allergy. However, no consumer action can be brought against the Companies as the proper use of the products are demonstrated on the leaflet contained in the product packaging. If used in proper manner, these repellents wont harm humans. However, children should not be brought in touch with them.(Consumer admanya)

Respiratory physician Jayashree Narasimhan says she advises patients to use topical repellents or cover windows with nets. "Smoke-based repellents can trigger wheezing attacks though it is hard to say if they cause the problem," she says. She does not advise the use of aerosol sprays, lest they trigger nose allergies or wheezing.

Dermatologist Muralidhar Rajagopalan says that he has not come across cases of skin irritations triggered by topical treatments. "They aren't harmful, but they aren't very effective unless you keep reapplying them," he says.