Balloons, typically made from flexible materials and filled with air or helium, are commonly used as toys and decorations for various celebrations. They offer benefits such as strengthening lip muscles, improving speech, and enhancing lung capacity through repeated inflation.
There are certain types of balloons that can conduct electricity, cause problems in electrical equipment, for this reason many places are forbidden
There are balloons made with polyamide, whose biodegradation times are of years.
A latex balloon is usually decontaminated in 4 months, however if they fall into the water the stimulated decomposition time is 6 months.
Whether metal, latex or polyamide, 81% of the balloons fall from the atmosphere into large pieces that serve as "food" for dolphins, whales, turtles, etc. Deaths due to intestinal obstructions and complications derived from marine debris are becoming increasingly common.
To last so long in decomposing a balloon, it is usual that eventually end up in the stomachs of various species of animals
Advantage
They are an incredible tendency for parties to have a unique touch, since you can make a great variety of sculptures with these balloons.
Exercise for the lips: Strengthens the muscles of the lips of people by repeating the inflation of balloons.
Improves speech: Improves vocalization and articulation of sounds.
By inflating a balloon, a greater lung capacity is produced, exercising the lungs of people to have a large amount of space for air.
What is it?
A balloon is a container of flexible material usually filled with air or helium, often used as a toy for children. They also serve as decoration for birthdays and other celebrations.