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Paediatricians Warn Mosquito Coils May Trigger Breathing Disorders in Children
WHY IT MATTERS
The potential link between mosquito coil smoke and child breathing disorders underscores an urgent public health risk, urging families to adopt safer pest‑control practices to protect vulnerable children.
What happened
Paediatricians in Nigeria have cautioned that the use of mosquito coils can provoke breathing disorders in children, citing smoke and pollutants as the main culprits. The warning comes amid growing concerns over indoor air quality and child health.
Experts advise parents to seek safer mosquito control methods, though specific alternatives were not detailed in the report.
The advisory highlights the need for immediate attention to household practices that may compromise respiratory health in young children.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Mosquito coils may trigger breathing disorders in children, say paediatricians
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