--- title: "Beware Of The Side Effects Of Mosquito Coils, They Can…" description: "Mosquitoes are flying insects that often interfere with human activities. Some of them even cause serious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya, and…" source_url: https://etos.id/en/blog/beware-of-the-side-effects-of-mosquito-coils-they-can-trigger-cancer/ language: en --- # Beware Of The Side Effects Of Mosquito Coils, They Can… [Home](https://etos.id/en/) [Blog](https://etos.id/en/blog/) Mosquitoes Mosquitoes # Beware Of The Side Effects Of Mosquito Coils, They Can Trigger Cancer! Mosquitoes are flying insects that often interfere with human activities. Some of them even cause serious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya, and malaria. To overcome this… By the ETOS Technical Team Updated November 29, 2023 Mosquitoes are flying insects that often interfere with human activities. Some of them even cause serious diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya, and malaria. To overcome this, many people immediately use **mosquito repellent services**. However, there are also those who use easy methods such as installing mosquito coils. Besides being cheap, mosquito coils are easy to light. Unfortunately, many do not realize the dangers of using these products. In the long run, the use of mosquito coils has the potential to trigger the following side effects: **● Headaches and allergies** Mosquito coils are made of chemicals such as aluminum, aromatics, insecticides, and pesticide pyrethrins. When inhaled in large quantities and in the long term, these ingredients will trigger negative effects such as headaches. Other reactions include allergies and skin rashes. These side effects usually appear when you install mosquito coils in closed or unventilated spaces. As a result, the drug residue will stick to the skin. **● Acute respiratory infections** Overuse of mosquito coils can also cause acute respiratory infections (ARI). Some of the symptoms caused by this disease are runny nose, dizziness, fever, sore throat, and shortness of breath. In fact, ingredients such as formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide contained in mosquito coils can also trigger more severe disorders, namely asthma to bronchitis. **● Carbon monoxide poisoning** Mosquito coils contain carbon monoxide. Excessive exposure to carbon monoxide not only disturbs the respiratory tract but also triggers poisoning, you know. Especially when the mosquito coil is used in a poorly ventilated room. Symptoms caused by carbon monoxide poisoning include shortness of breath, blurred vision, chest pain, and loss of consciousness. If left untreated, monoxide poisoning will trigger more severe disorders such as heart damage to miscarriage. **● Lung cancer** A study quoted from the Alodokter page revealed that someone who uses mosquito coils three times a week has a higher risk of developing lung cancer than others. Especially if you use it for a long time. In addition, the formaldehyde contained in mosquito coils is also suspected to trigger other chronic diseases such as nasopharyngeal cancer. So, you should pay attention and limit the use of mosquito coils before facing this risk. So, is there an effective way to get rid of mosquitoes without mosquito coils? As mentioned earlier, mosquito repellent services can be an effective and low-risk solution that can be relied upon. The reason is that they use the right procedures and products in their application and work professionally. ## Learn More - [Flying Insects service](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/flying-insect-solution/) - [Pest control pricing](https://etos.id/en/pricing/) Customer Care ## Need help? We're ready to assist. Reach the ETOS Customer Care team for consultation, free survey, and service scheduling. [Tel: (021) 560 6688](tel:+622156066688) [WhatsApp: 0819 560 6688](https://wa.me/628195606688) [customercare@etos.co.id](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id) [Contact Us](mailto:customercare@etos.co.id) --- Other languages: [id](https://etos.id/id/blog/waspadai-efek-samping-obat-nyamuk-bakar-bisa-sampai-memicu-kanker.md)