Are Air Fresheners Ototoxic? Can They Cause Hearing Loss and Tinnitus?

Discussion in 'Support' started by SB93, Feb 5, 2024.

    1. SB93

      SB93 Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      08/2021
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Suspected MRI; Possibly worsened by irrigation
      I live in a townhouse and some new neighbors are using a ton of air freshener in their bathrooms and other areas. It has gotten into my bathrooms and into the rest of my townhouse. It's everywhere and I am highly sensitive to them to the point of them making my tinnitus worse.

      I know there are dozens of toxic chemicals in them and I'm wondering if anyone knows if they're ototoxic and can cause hearing loss and tinnitus?

      I'm suffering every day from them.
       
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    2. IYIiKe

      IYIiKe Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2023
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Possible Ototoxic Reaction to Sertraline and Hydroxyzine
      It is extremely unlikely you are experiencing ear issues due to air freshners.
       
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    3. dan
      Chatty

      dan Member Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Toronto, Canada
      Tinnitus Since:
      06/2011
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud noise
      Yes, chemical scents can make tinnitus worse in people who are sensitive to chemicals, but it's temporary until you stop the exposure.
       
    4. Jammer

      Jammer Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Acoustic trauma
      Personally, I'd prefer to smell the aroma of a fresh dump as opposed to an air freshener any day.
       
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