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@colleenyoung

This topic is closely related to the discussion that @chicagomichelle @peggyj4411 @ladycat and others started:

* Heavy perfume in medical facilities, or anywhere, really https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/heavy-perfume-in-medical-facilities-or-anywhere-really

A topic worth repeating.

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@colleenyoung Thanks! I didn't know that discussion was there, and it is a good one. I've experienced this too. This is very much like it was back when smoking was allowed in the work place, and I'm probably telling you my age by saying this. It took many years until there was enough awareness and concern that workplace and public spaces policies changed regarding smoking. I see fragrances the same way. Unfortunately some view this as their right to personal expression, and some view it as hygiene... if it smells good, it must be clean. We all know that's not true. I think my mom used Pinesol to mop the floors, and now I'm very allergic to Pine Turpenes, and being exposed to turpentine shuts down my lungs and gives me a big headache. Having reactive lungs is a disability. Mopping the floor with water works pretty well too. Marketing and advertising creates the demand for fragrance in products and then brings the exposure to those who are sensitive that didn't get a choice.