Disadvantages of Burning Wood | Homesteady
Wood smoke contains fine particulate matter as well as pollutants including benzene and formaldehyde — in other words, stuff you really don't want to breathe in. The smoke may trigger asthma or allergies in some people, and breathing it in can harm the heart and lungs. Young people, older adults and people with existing heart and lung conditions may be especially susceptible to the health effects of wood smoke.
