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Almost 91 percent of doctors link acids used as toilet cleaners with respiratory and other health problem, states a survey by Indian Medical Academy.
The survey, conducted across six cities, including Delhi, also found that 59 percent of Delhiites were completely oblivious to health and safety hazards posed by acid used for toilet cleaning.
"The fact that acids used as toilet cleaners pose serious health risks like respiratory problems and people ignoring its obvious connection to health, calls for such initiatives which could nudge people to the risks of acids.
"Long term exposure of acid fumes, even for a short time (10-15 minutes), could lead to serious respiratory problems including asthma and bronchitis, pulmonary edema, nasal ulceration and other complications like bluish coloration of lips and fingernails and kidney damage," said Dr Preetiash Kaul, Senior Consultant, Indian Medical Academy.
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