Wood smoke & health
Wood smoke & health
Now temperatures are dropping in the Northern hemisphere, people are hunkering down and start lighting their wood stove. Especially now gas prices are going through the roof, more people than ever buy their first wood stove, even when they live in a brand new apartment.Information reached us how wood sales have risen so sharply, many sellers have already sold their entire winter stock.
But beware, as cozy as it looks, there are risks involved when using a wooden stove.
Apart from the most obvious one, that is your house catching fire, there are two main health risks:
1. Not enough ventilation and therefore a lack of oxygen will result in partial burnt wood with the development of carbon as a result
2. Inhaling smoke particles, of which especially people with asthma and COPD will immediately suffer the consequences.
That's why we thought it would be helpful to give more information on the topic.
Health risks:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-health-hazards-of-wood-burning-stoves-914956
How to properly light a stove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te7qQH-MTIM
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