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Reaction to scentsy

Hi I’m Emma I’ve had asthma for most of my 47 years. It’s well controlled with lots of medication. I have a brilliant asthma nurse who has got me to where I am now.

Normal plug in & air freshener are a no go.

I’ve been given a couple scentsy wax melts/burners to try over the weekend.

Has any one else experienced a reaction so far the ones I’ve tried are to strong. Giving me headaches & tight chest coughing after only been on for a short while so turn them off. Today (15/03) I gave it another go however I’ve started getting red blotches on my chin and neck the tingling & itching are driving me mad. I’ve turned them off.

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twinkly294 years ago

It's likely that scents and fragrances are a problem for you/your asthma (or at least some clearly are) rather than the issue being with Scentsy products. To be honest, I would now avoid anything like that.

RedIsBack• in reply totwinkly294 years ago

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking. As I haven’t had any air freshener products in the house for years thought I’d give it a try. Clearly not for me & you have confirmed what I have been thinking thank you

twinkly29• in reply toRedIsBack4 years ago

A friend is one of the Scentsy people...I feel bad not really acknowledging all the Facebook stuff but it would be a big no for me too!

If you've got any antihistamines it might be worth taking one if you haven't already. When I have an allergy issue that usually helps on top of relief inhaler as required as well. In fact, if you haven't got any antihistamines, given your reaction I think I'd get some!

EmmaF91Community Ambassador4 years ago

Hi I agree with twinkly. It sounds like your lungs are just going to tantrum and ‘strong’ perfumey smells. My lungs can be the same 😅. I also feel bad for ignoring all invites to scentsy etc but there’s just little-no point for me 😅.

Make sure you treat your lungs (don’t forget your reliever 😉) and similarly I also think that you might benefit from an antihistamine

Good luck!

RedIsBack• in reply toEmmaF914 years ago

Yes your right as well that are have a little tantrum they don’t like it lol. 😂

I also feel bad as a few of my friends sell them wanted to support them never mind.

Can I take an antihistamine when I already take montelukast 10mg ?

EmmaF91Community Ambassador• in reply toRedIsBack4 years ago

Yes you can. They work differently and it’s not unusual for people on Monte to also have daily antihistamine as standard 😅

Wheezycat4 years ago

I wouldn’t touch them with a barge pole! For me a scent, even a mild one can be a problem, and then something that burns as well! I am not good with anything that involves burning. But we are all different and you have to work out what works for you. It is not unusual at all to be sensitive to scented stuff, it is the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in them that can trigger things, and likewise with things that burn as that releases particulate matter (PMs), and particularly the fine PMs can go deep into the lungs. All this is part of indoor air pollution, and also includes strongly scented, or smelly, cleaning fluids, paints etc, etc.

RedIsBack4 years ago

Thank you everyone I’m now going to take an antihistamine hopefully that will calm it down I’ve also boxed up the stuff and will drop it back k to her doorstep with a thanks but not for me card 😂

Itswonderful4 years ago

I cannot use scented candles or melts or anything like that. Definitely a no go.

Oldandgray4 years ago

I used to live scented candles and air freshener. Now I can’t have them in the house without getting a reaction

Deam4 years ago

Agree with twinkley29 - if I sit anywhere near a candle of any sorts to have dinner for example, I feel like I have smoked 20 Marlboro the next day

RedIsBack4 years ago

When ever We go visit our friends for the weekend within 30 minutes of being there they have to turn them all off and they stay off until we gone. Don’t even know why I thought this product would be any different. Wishful thinking maybe 🤔

pink123floyd4 years ago

Morning all hope you are all keeping safe, just a little thought Redlsback how do you cope with diffusers my daughter in law makes them for me all organic if that's the word no chemicals everything is natural stuff and I'm ok with them even tho perfume and smelly stuff kicks off my asthma hers are very light so I'm ok with them I also am taking an antihistamine due to seasonal hayfever. Also guys my month free from chronic cough and breathing problems after having my jab has sadly come to an end back on nebs and inhalers.

😂

LysistrataAdministratorCommunity Ambassador• in reply topink123floyd4 years ago

Obviously I'm not RedIsBack but jumping in here to say I'm also affected by scents and if it's one that triggers me, it doesn't matter how natural or organic it is. With asthma, obviously some artificial or lower quality scents and chemicals can be bad - but that's not the whole picture.

In fact the better quality it is the worse it is for me for something like lavender, whereas Radox shower gel which is cheap and synthetic is fine as it apparently contains no actual lavender. I did need to buy a diffuser and I was fine with the good quality citrus one I got, because I know I don't react to citrus.

I seem to react to cheaper perfume but not very high quality stuff like Dior or Chanel, so presumably there's some kind of base those ones don't use but the cheaper ones do. And I also react to air freshener that smells nothing like what it claims. However, if you react to a substance, you react and it doesn't matter how high quality it is - volatile organic compounds that trigger asthma can be entirely natural.

RedIsBack• in reply toLysistrata4 years ago

This is so true. I can use cleaning products and I’m fine spray a deodorant and I’m done in. I wear perfume as well no problem Shower gels I’m fine with. Asthma is very individual what works for one might not work for another. I just have to open my windows and let the fresh air blow through until the pollen starts up again 😂

Ts7774 years ago

I can’t deal with any perfume of any description. My brain finds the smells overwhelming and, honestly, disgusting. I guess that I’ve learnt they’re not good for me! I’m very allergic to a lot of things.

However, my friend introduced me to her diffuser and I now have one. It’s a whole new world for me.

I can only use pure oils, no cheap ones from amazon. I have a lot from Holland and Barrett. When I get a new one I test it by using just one or two drops. I don’t use oils of things I know I’m allergic too and I’m generally very careful.

I’ve no idea why it’s different for me, and I guess others may react differently??

Claire-Rose4 years ago

I have severe asthma and am fine with scentsy products so it depends on people triggers more than anything as everyone’s asthma is different.

cappy19664 years ago

my niece is struggling a bit financially (>>join the club!<<) and has become an agent for scentcy candles .... got the brochure , and although we arn,t into those sort of things (especially at the price they are !) was considering ordering one or two to be polite ....... Not sure if to or not now

RedIsBack• in reply tocappy19664 years ago

This is exactly why I said I’d give it a go to help out. But unfortunately I won’t be able to