Can you get an allergic reaction from a fragrance?

Question

I woke up this morning with hives on my face and neck and I've tried to think of something I used in the past few days that was new and could have caused them. The only thing I could think of was my new lemon and chamomile refill for my glade plug in? Could this be the problem? And how do I get rid of the hideous hives quickly?

Answer 1

LONG --- BUT well worth the reading.

Make the connection.
http://www.mcs-america.org/November2007.pdf

http://www.infowest.com/business/g/gentle/mcs.html

I am a nurse with over 25 years experience in this area and I have seen a lot of people with various illnesses caused from chemicals and fragranced products as well as VOC’s in their homes, schools and workplace. This problem is growing as more and more chemicals are being introduced and used on a daily basis.

We are seeing more and more people with Asthma, Allergies, Hives, Eczema and respiratory illnesses. I can not emphasize how important it is to educate yourself about MCS and the harm you may be doing to your health by using chemicals and fragranced products.

If you or a loved one suffers from Asthma, Allergies, Autism, chronic headaches, reproductive problems, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia, you need to read further and learn about the signs and symptoms of MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.

Most doctors will not inform you about this because patients as a whole like to walk out of a doctors office with a prescription for some magical medicine and they do not want to be told that their expensive new perfume or newly installed carpet may be the culprit. So, the doctor will give you medications and many of these meds either do not work or cause other health problems.

Chemicals and fragranced products are often the root of all evil when it comes to your health. Many of the below mentioned items are common triggers to sinus, asthma, itching, headaches, Migraines and allergy problems amongst other health issues. Get rid of them and your lungs will thank you and you will breathe easier.

And, it is not only personal body or cleaning products causing havoc on your health….many people become ill after wearing brand new clothing, dry-cleaned clothes, installing new carpet, painting, buying a new mattress or after home renovations because of the Flame Retardants, Benzenes, Formaldehydes, etc. used in these products. So the answer is NO, you are not imagining that 2 weeks after your home, office or classroom got renovated you started to become ill, get dizzy or have headaches. This is happening more and more these days and adults as well as children are becoming sicker and sicker.

Unfortunately, too many doctors compound the problem by prescribing chemical medications to try to alleviate the symptoms of an already chemical overloaded body and they rarely tell the patient to eliminate the chemical offenders. How many times have I seen people in the grocery store with Bounce, Glade Plug-Ins and Febreeze in their shopping cart along with a bottle of Benadryl , Migraine Excedrin and a box of Allergy Tablets ? Why don’t they make the connection?

Here is a Brain Spect Scan Before and after a whiff of perfume:
http://www.ourlittleplace.com/spect.html

BIG NO-NO’s
No Bounce or dryer sheets
No Febreeze
No Glade Plug-ins ---- http://www.mcs-america.org/april2007pg12.pdf
No scented candles
No Fragranced Products on Body, Hair or Clothing
No Smoke
No Dander
No Sprays

And remember, it is NOT the smell it is the Chemicals that make up the smell. So, even if something is "Fragrance Free" these products often mask the smell with another chemical !

More and more offices and schools are creating “Fragrance Free Zones”… why do you think this is?

Feel free to contact me on this subject.

Good Luck

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Can you get an allergic reaction from a fragrance?
I woke up this morning with hives on my face and neck and I've tried to think of something I used in the past few days that was new and could have caused them. The only thing I could think of was my new lemon and chamomile refill for my glade plug in? Could this be the problem? And how do I get...

Answer 4

Yes you can get an allergic reaction to fragrance. I would recommend that you throw that out and use an air filter to clean the air. Now for the hives you can go to the store and pick up a benadryl anti itch it is good for allergic reactions and hives. Hope that helps.

Answer 5

Take an antihistamine like Benadryl.
Fragrances contain checmicals which humans and animals can be highly sensitive to, an allergic reaction is most likely the answer. I would discontinue it if you haven't already.

And Glade Plug-Ins are NOT made from anything natural like others suggested, they are chemical, the lemon and chamomlie are synthetic, hence the name fragrance. Essential oils are the only natural fragrances.

Answer 6

Sure you can! Fragrances are one of the most common irritants among people with allergies...whether they knew they had them or not. If the reaction is severe, call your doc or 911 in an emergency. If the alergy is just annoying, stop using the product and take some Benedryl and sleep it off. And don't use it again...your next reaction will likely be worse. Good luck, sweetie!

Answer 7

You bet. There have been news stories about the hazards of air fresheners. Some of the chemicals released are downright nasty and cause all sorts of problems. Your are better off not using them, especially the plug in kinds which are particularly bad.

A very good thing to try is tea tree oil. This is something which is safe to inhale and does a marvelous job as an air freshener. It is very good as a vapor to soothe and relieve symptoms of bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. Just dilute it with 5 or 10 parts of water to 1 part tea tree oil, shake it and spray it around. It's almost like a camphor.

I would not go near packaged chemical soups that release noxious fumes when heated; you might as well sniff benzene.

Answer 8

Yes, you can get a allergic reaction from a fragrance but the allergy will disappear in time.

Answer 9

Absolutely. I went to the doctor once and was wearing some Yyves Saint-Laurent perfume which was a gift from a friend, and my doc had to go give himself a shot because his throat started closing up from the perfume. I stopped wearing perfume after that because I didn't want to be responsible for anyone having a severe reaction. I have also had reactions from scented candles -- I cough like mad as they tickle my throat. I can't even walk down the aisles where they sell scented candles, and all the Glade type products are out.

Answer 10

Yes, there are many different allergies attributed to fragrance, whether from air fresheners, soap, perfume/cologne or even some toilet papers...

I don't have any of these allergies, but prefer to go with as much perfume/scent free as I can, simply to reduce the chances that I may get them or cause discomfort to someone else who may have them.

Benadryl is one of the best over the counter for histamine blocking, but it can cause drowsiness. My aunt is a pharmacist, and she would recommend Claritin for the daytime hours, and Benadryl for night. You can also use calamine or caladryl lotion as a topical solution.

I hope that this helps!