A significant number of people are sensitive to one or more fragrances. The presence of fragrance sensitivity can pose a problem in places where people congregate such as in the classroom or at work.
Possible explanations for a claim of fragrance sensitivity:
(1) asthma
(2) allergy to one or more components of the fragrance
(3) osmophobia
(4) perception of the fragrance as unpleasant
(5) manipulative behavior (false)
Risk factors for a problem:
(1) poor ventilation in a closed space
(2) close proximity
(3) large number of people
(4) potent fragrance
(5) high temperature
(6) overapplication of the fragrance
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