Concern about toxicity of sleeping pillows with interstitial pneumonia

@nancyjegart Have you found any scientific research studies about bedding toxicity? It would be interesting to see them.
If you are finding this information on web sites and blogs, look for the scientific data behind it. I did a brief search on Google Scholar and could not find a single study on the topic. So be cautious that what you are reading is real information and not just a sales pitch.

Obviously, chemical outgassing from new synthetics can be a concern - when we added a new mattress topper in our camper, we exposed it to fresh air for a number of days before using to allow any volatile chemicals to dissipate. We wash and air new bedding before using to get rid of sizing and fabric finishes.

In the meantime, you could do what we have done for years -
On synthetic pillows and mattresses, we use tightly woven 100% cotton covers, washed frequently in hot water and dried in a hot dryer. We wash the pillows themselves twice a year, according to the manufacturers' instructions.
For bedding, we use 100% cotton or linen sheets and blankets (love lightweight linen or gauze for summer covers). Also 100% cotton quilts and bedspreads - these can be hard to find - fortunately, I am able to make my own.

What steps have you considered taking?

@sueinmn
Continuing to research toxins we seem to live with in many of our home furnishings.
I totally agree about verifying what I find online and there is more and more research being done regarding forever chemicals and more recently on the subject of microplastics.
There is no doubt that there is much we all have lived with and lots we have ingested in our lives we now know to be harmful to our health.
Can't change alot of this, but I do feel that I want to do my due diligence in understanding
risks involved in purchases I'm considering.

@nancyjegart Like you, we try to reduce our exposure to "forever" chemicals - filter our water, buy less packaged/processed foods, use low-VOC paints/varnishes, use resealable glass containers for storage. We use unscented, undyed laundry and cleaning products, substituting plain vinegar and old-fashioned products like borax/washing soda/baking soda/hydrogen peroxide/alcohol wherever possible. Cotton, wool and linen, especially used or recycled, are healthier options in textiles (although I admit loving my moisture-wicking, quick-drying synthetic clothing for travel.)

We can only do so much, and I don't let these concerns take over my life. Scholar.google.com is a good place to look for research-based information about issues like toxicity.