Odors can be a nuisance, but are they a public health hazard?
Odors are a complex mixture of gases, vapors, and dust. It is possible for certain odorous emissions to have an impact on physical health. The potential impact of any odor depends upon the concentration of odorous emissions, and the frequency and duration of exposure. The most frequently reported symptoms attributed to odors include headache, nausea, hoarseness, cough, congestion, palpitations, shortness of breath, eye, nose, throat irritation.
