Another Pitfall of the Plastic Chemical BPA: Asthma

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By Alexandra Preston

If it’s legal, it must be safe, right? Actually, not always. One of the many chemicals deemed legal to use in manufacturing, bisphenol-a (BPA), is contributing to changes in these social attitudes. BPA is an increasingly unpopular chemical, with many companies using the phrase “BPA-free” as selling points for their products. The most well-known effect of BPA exposure may be hormone disruption, but did you know that BPA may also increase the risk of asthma?

Asthma on the Increase

Asthma is a chronic respiratory illness that has unfortunately been increasing in incidence. It is characterized by over-sensitive airways that lead to …read more

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