Mitochondria disease due to humidifier disinfectants: diagnostic criteria and its evidences.
Leem, Jong Han, Kim, Hwan-Cheol·Environmental analysis, health and toxicology·2020
In 2011, millions of people in South Korea were exposed to toxic chemicals in humidifier disinfectants, which caused widespread illness beyond just lung damage. Researchers found that these chemicals harm the mitochondria—the energy-producing parts of cells—leading to symptoms like chronic fatigue, muscle pain, exercise intolerance, and neurological problems similar to those seen in ME/CFS. This study reviews evidence that mitochondrial damage from chemical exposure may explain why victims developed multi-system health problems.