Odor Tyrants: Those Sensitive To Scent Fight Back
Excertp: "Kraig is not alone in her sensitivity to strong smells. Fragrances were named "allergen of the year" for 2007 by the American Contact Dermatitis Society. And a 2003 study of more than 10,000 mothers and their infants in England found air fresheners, deodorants and aerosols were "significantly associated" with headaches in moms and earache, vomiting and diarrhea in their babies. But while the physiological effects of perfume and other powder-fresh products continue to be hashed out in medical circles and research labs, another question looms large for those with sensitive noses and/or sensitive feelings when it comes to being asked to don a Hefty bag or forgo their favorite hand lotion: How far is too far when it comes to sticking up for your nose?"
