Yes. Regular exposure to burning candles can hurt you. The above link is just one of many many resources that explain just one aspect-parafin. But, the burning of anything that emits carbon or by-products in the smoke itself, is not healthy to breathe in. Let alone, compounded by the often added borderline toxic scents added to many. Leave the candles for very special occasions on a short term exposure basis, or at least outside locations.
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