The harm of working in betel nut factory for a long time

Affect the sense of smell and oral mucosal fibrosis.

1. Upon inquiry, the doctor's website shows that it affects the sense of smell: working in betel nut factory for a long time will affect the sensitivity of the sense of smell.

2. Oral mucosal fibrosis: Areca catechu contains arecoline and alkaloids, which is cytotoxic. The reaction between oral mucosa and alkaloids contained in areca catechu will lead to oral mucosal fibrosis.