Although MCS cannot be medically cured given the present state of knowledge, it has been shown that the condition can be prevented from becoming disabling by means of early exposure. [europarl.europa.eu]

The first will be milder forms of symptoms which are present in ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. [guptaprogram.com]

They are the participants of the present study. In the 2002 questionnaire Weinstein's Noise Sensitivity Scale [15] and QEESI's Chemical Intolerance Subscale [25] were used. [noiseandhealth.org]

And yet, the author fails to actually present any irrefutable evidence at all. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]

[…] illness – is that the following deciding criteria apply to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: the patient exhibits problems – often an allergy-like reaction – to both large – often extremely low levels of irritants/toxicants/triggers : other individuals present [multiplechemicalsensitivity.org]

• Eye Irritation

  Symptoms of MCS typically include: Eye irritation and rhinitis Wheezing and fatigue Skin rash and sore throat or cough The term “multiple chemical sensitivity” first came into use in the 1980s. [iqair.com]

• Behavior Disorder

  Anger and hostility in cardiovascular and behavioral disorders. New York: Hemisphere/McGraw-Hill; 1985. p. 5-30. 56. Koskenvuo M, Kaprio J, Rose RJ, Kesäniemi A, Sarna S, Heikkilä K, et al. [noiseandhealth.org]

• Recurrent Headache

  Symptoms attributed to MCS/IEI are diffuse and include: recurrent headaches, sinus and nasal congestion, itchy eyes and throat, with abdominal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation and bloating. [aspergillosis.org]

If a comprehensive workup on an ill patient reveals nothing conclusive, patients and their health care providers are equally puzzled and frustrated. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]

[D]efinition of the phenomenon is elusive and its pathogenesis as a distinct entity is not confirmed....The current consensus is that in cases of claimed or suspected MCS, complaints should not be dismissed as psychogenic, and a thorough workup is essential [en.wikipedia.org]

This uncertainty has hampered the development of a clinical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with MCS. [health.nsw.gov.au]

Science-based treatments are limited. [sciencebasedmedicine.org]

Diagnosis and Treatment There are no reliable tests to diagnose multiple chemical sensitivity, and there are no effective or proven treatments. [webmd.com]

Treatment should include cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), with training in relaxation techniques. [uspharmacist.com]

Often patients seek help from multiple health care providers who suggest psychiatric etiologies or treatment, obtain toxicologic or immunologic test batteries, or initiate a variety of empirical treatments. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

What is the prognosis? Many people can become free of symptoms by avoiding chemicals they are sensitive to. A few people make a full recovery and are no longer affected by low levels of chemicals. [qldallergy.com]

What is the prognosis in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? top of page ^ Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is generally regarded as a chronic illness. [allergycosmos.co.uk]

Some controversy continues to surround the etiology, case definition, diagnosis, and treatment of individuals with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Likewise, the term “Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance” (IEI), coined during a 1993 Berlin workshop, has been used in media, courtrooms, and scientific papers to mean “self-originated,” rather than “being of unknown etiology”— the usual definition of [tiltresearch.org]

Etiology is also hotly debated. No standard of care exists for diagnosis and management. Unconventional, costly treatments exist with unproven efficacy. Average patient with MCS has seen 8-12 clinicians and reports only 1in 4 to be helpful. [fammed.wisc.edu]

Topics that have been debated include: whether MCS is a distinct disease entity, its etiology (or etiologies), its pathophysiology, how to define the condition, how it should be treated, and how it should be approached in the legal and legislative arenas [health.gov]

MCS, in particular, has been the subject of heated debate regarding etiology, with some exploring psychogenic pathways. [dovepress.com]

To guide the clinical evaluation of individuals with this disorder or to respond to requests for epidemiologic investigation, the health care practitioner should be aware of current controversies, including knowledge gaps and the need for further research [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]

Review of the State of the Art in Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Future Perspectives. ( 29851737 ) Rossi S 2018 11 Survey on changes in subjective symptoms, onset/trigger factors, allergic diseases, and chemical exposures in the past decade of Japanese [malacards.org]

The Predecisional Draft document generated by the workgroup in 1998 recommended additional research in the basic epidemiology of MCS, the performance of case-comparison and challenge studies, and the development of a case definition for MCS. [en.wikipedia.org]

Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health. [qldallergy.com]

Other subjects can be chosen from along the continuum for a comparison group (see Section II, Epidemiologic Considerations). Top of Page. [health.gov]

Neurogenic inflammation is a well-defined pathophysiological process in which chemical irritants trigger nerve fibers to release inflammatory mediators that lead to disease. [liebertpub.com]

Despite extensive research over the past 50 years, there is little understanding of the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms of MCS/IEI. [sahealth.sa.gov.au]

Copenhagen University Hospital Gentofte, Denmark 7 Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden Correspondence to Dr Thomas M Dantoft; thomas.meinertz.dantoft{at}regionh.dk Abstract Objectives To investigate the pathophysiological [bmjopen.bmj.com]

Topics that have been debated include: whether MCS is a distinct disease entity, its etiology (or etiologies), its pathophysiology, how to define the condition, how it should be treated, and how it should be approached in the legal and legislative arenas [health.gov]

The pathophysiology is unknown, and affected individuals generally favor avoidance of the symptom triggering substances as a coping strategy. The impact of MCS on daily life may thus be severe. [trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com]

Although MCS cannot be medically cured given the present state of knowledge, it has been shown that the condition can be prevented from becoming disabling by means of early exposure. [europarl.europa.eu]

For example, certain chemicals found in the paint that was used to paint an office may set off a reaction that prevents the individual from being able to work. [disabilitysecrets.com]

What are the measures to prevent MCS? Measures to prevent, or minimise, the problems of multiple chemical sensitivity include: Better general ventilation. [ohsrep.org.au]

I didn’t suspect that the toxic substances the preservative contained to prevent and kill insects and fungi could also mean a death sentence for us. [bruno-groening.org]

Preventive Medicine. 28 (5): 467–480. doi : 10.1006/pmed.1998.0469. PMID 10329337. ^ Graveling RA, Pilkington A, George JP, Butler MP, Tannahill SN (1999). "A review of multiple chemical sensitivity". [en.wikipedia.org]