While you may love to burn a scented candle to relax or create a holiday mood, they have a few drawbacks. Consider how they can affect you, your family, or guests before you add them to your home or give them as gifts.

Scented candles may trigger an allergic reaction or asthma attack in some people.

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1. They Release Irritants

When you burn a scented candle, it releases irritants into the air that can affect breathing. Fragrance and compounds from the wax can irritate the airways and lead to:

Headaches

Coughing

Shortness of breath

Runny nose

Skin rash

These problems can occur in people without allergies to the fragrance .

2. They Can Trigger Allergies

Some people have allergies (immune reactions) to specific artificial or natural fragrances. Even if the

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