Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Multiple chemical sensitivity" in English language version.
controversial methods have been used ... including elimination or rotary diversified diets, vitamins or nutritional supplements, oxygen, antifungal and antiviral agents, thyroid hormone supplement, supplemental estrogen or testosterone, transfer factor, chemical detoxification through exercise and sauna treatment, intravenous gamma-globulin, and intracutaneous or subcutaneous neutralization. A specially designed chemical-free environmental control unit has been used as a method to decrease blood pesticide levels and ... Controversial treatment methods offer hope of improvement to many individuals with MCS, and some patients do report symptom improvement over time. Many ... are expensive and rarely are covered by health insurance. These treatment methods have not been validated through carefully designed, controlled trials, may have unwanted side effects ... page 826
multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) -environmental illness -idiopathic environmental intolerance -Intolerance condition attributed to extreme sensitivity of individuals to various environmental chemicals, found in air, food, water, building materials, or fabrics. Note 1: This syndrome is characterized by the patient's belief that his or her symptoms are caused by very low-level exposure to environmental chemicals. The term "chemical" is used to refer broadly to many natural and man-made substances, some of which have several chemical constituents. Note 2: ...
[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. Primary care givers should determine that the individual does not have an underlying physiological problem and should consider the value of consultation with allergists and other specialists.
multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) -environmental illness -idiopathic environmental intolerance -Intolerance condition attributed to extreme sensitivity of individuals to various environmental chemicals, found in air, food, water, building materials, or fabrics. Note 1: This syndrome is characterized by the patient's belief that his or her symptoms are caused by very low-level exposure to environmental chemicals. The term "chemical" is used to refer broadly to many natural and man-made substances, some of which have several chemical constituents. Note 2: ...
controversial methods have been used ... including elimination or rotary diversified diets, vitamins or nutritional supplements, oxygen, antifungal and antiviral agents, thyroid hormone supplement, supplemental estrogen or testosterone, transfer factor, chemical detoxification through exercise and sauna treatment, intravenous gamma-globulin, and intracutaneous or subcutaneous neutralization. A specially designed chemical-free environmental control unit has been used as a method to decrease blood pesticide levels and ... Controversial treatment methods offer hope of improvement to many individuals with MCS, and some patients do report symptom improvement over time. Many ... are expensive and rarely are covered by health insurance. These treatment methods have not been validated through carefully designed, controlled trials, may have unwanted side effects ... page 826