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Multiple chemical sensitivity in male painters; a controlled provocation study.

Antonis Georgellis1, Birgitta Lindelöf, Anders Lundin

  • 1Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden. antonis.georgellis@smd.sll.se

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
|November 25, 2003
PubMed
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Male painters with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) reported higher irritation symptoms during chemical exposure compared to controls. No differences were observed in smell perception or central nervous system (CNS) symptoms, suggesting specific sensitivities in MCS individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Toxicology
  • Occupational Medicine

Background:

  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a condition characterized by adverse reactions to low-level chemical exposures.
  • Occupational exposure to chemicals, such as in painting, may contribute to the development of MCS.
  • Understanding differences between individuals with and without MCS is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences between male painters with and without MCS.
  • To assess responses to controlled chemical challenges, including subjective symptoms and physiological changes.
  • To evaluate mental well-being, anxiety, depression, and sense of coherence (SOC) in both groups.

Main Methods:

  • Controlled chamber challenges with single and mixed odorous chemicals were administered to painters with MCS and matched controls.

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  • Subjective symptom ratings (CNS, irritation), olfactory sensations, and physiological markers (serum prolactin/cortisol, nasal/eye redness) were measured.
  • Background assessments included mental well-being, SOC, anxiety, and depression questionnaires.

    • Main Results:

    • Painters with MCS reported significantly higher irritation symptoms (eyes, nose, throat, skin, breathing) compared to controls.
    • No significant differences were found in smell sensations or central nervous system (CNS) symptoms between the groups.
    • No differences in nasal/eye redness or serum cortisol levels were observed; a trend for decreased serum prolactin in the MCS group was noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Male painters with MCS exhibit heightened sensitivity to irritant chemical exposures, but not to smell or CNS symptoms, in controlled settings.
    • While not definitive due to study size, findings suggest specific irritant pathways may be involved in MCS.
    • This study's use of occupationally exposed, community-recruited participants offers a unique perspective compared to clinically sourced populations.