What Is Teflon Flu? Understanding the Illness Linked to Nonstick Cookware
Teflon cookware has been a kitchen staple for years, but recent reports show a rise in health concerns linked to these products, specifically a condition known as “Teflon Flu,” or polymer fume fever. This illness occurs when fumes from overheated nonstick cookware, coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), are inhaled. These fumes can cause flu-like symptoms such…