By Hugo Francisco de Souza Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jul 6 2025 Scientists reveal that children exposed to certain plastic-derived chemicals before age five face higher risks of asthma and wheeze, underscoring growing concerns over everyday environmental exposures. Study: Phthalates and bisphenols early-life exposure, and childhood allergic conditions: a pooled analysis of cohort studies . Image Credit: antoniodiaz / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the Journal of Exposure