Could Your Clothes Be Making You Sick?

10. Too Much Dust

Everybody owns clothes that sit in the closet until that long-off day when they match the rest of an outfit. Sure, we think, they may be dusty, but they’re clean enough to wear. Unfortunately, this might not be true. Even if an item lacks visible dust, particles small enough to be invisible to the naked eye can cause issues. Simple movements force the dust to fly off, contaminating the surrounding air. If it is inhaled, it can cause rhinitis, bronchitis, or tracheitis. Excessive amounts of inhaled dust can permanently damage the lungs.