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Treatment options in multiple chemical sensitivity.

¹Environmental Health Center-Dallas, TX 75231.

Toxicology and Industrial Health

|July 1, 1992

Summary

Treatment for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) involves environmental control, allergen identification, nutritional support, and addressing co-existing conditions. MCS is a real, diagnosable illness with effective treatment options.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Health
Immunology
Toxicology

Background:

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a complex condition affecting numerous individuals.
The nature of MCS has been debated, with some questioning its physiological basis.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline essential treatment features for patients diagnosed with chemical sensitivity.
To assert the legitimacy of MCS as a diagnosable condition with physiological abnormalities.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive treatment strategies including environmental modifications (clean air, food, water).
Identification of specific chemical triggers and subsequent avoidance or immunotherapy.
Nutritional status assessment and enhancement to support detoxification processes.
Management of concurrent medical issues like infections and immunosuppression.
Psychological and social support for affected individuals.

Main Results:

The proposed treatment approach emphasizes a multi-faceted strategy addressing environmental, immunological, nutritional, and psychological aspects.
The author posits that MCS is a genuine physiological condition, not psychosomatic.

Conclusions:

Multiple chemical sensitivity is a real, diagnosable, and treatable medical condition.
Effective management strategies can lead to significant improvements in patient well-being.
Healthcare providers should offer compassionate and comprehensive care to MCS patients.

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