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    Just use ample ventilation when using your folks' gas stove. Nitrogen dioxide is the by-product they are concerned about when burning natural gas and if you don't vent it out, it can cause health issues for lungs/airways. Moreso for children as they're still developing. Children living in homes with gas stoves have a 20% greater chance of developing asthma. Furthermore, if a leak develops it'll have benzene in it and you don't want to breathe that.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    This may be harder than it sounds. Often, the vent hood (such as in the microwave) doesn't vent outside and just recirculates it in the kitchen.

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  • Re-circulation probably happens quite often in electric arrangements. I suppose I'd wonder about the design of a kitchen in which gas was employed and they failed to install venting to outside airspace. Although, I am sure it does happen.

    If that is the case, then opening a window whilst cooking would be prudent.

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