â¡What Is Teflon Flu? Here's What You Should Know About Polymer Fume Fever
By Shaloo Tiwari
The buzz is building around Teflon flu after many people reported falling sick from using pans coated with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), aka Teflon. So, what is Teflon flu, and how can you lower the risks of it happening to you?