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Multiple chemical sensitivities--syndrome and solution

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  • 1Division of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neurologic Devices, Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20850.

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|January 1, 1995
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Multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) may be understood using classical conditioning. A desensitization approach shows promise for diagnosing and treating MCS, warranting further research.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Psychiatry
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) present a complex health challenge with unknown incidence.
  • Demographic data for MCS patients resemble those with agoraphobia.
  • Understanding the scope and epidemiology of MCS is crucial.

Observation:

  • The study describes two patients with MCS.
  • A classical conditioning model is proposed to explain MCS.
  • Demographic similarities exist between MCS and agoraphobia.

Findings:

  • The classical conditioning model offers a framework for understanding MCS.
  • A desensitization approach is proposed for MCS diagnosis and treatment.
  • Initial results with three patients using desensitization were encouraging.

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Implications:

  • The desensitization approach warrants further investigation and refinement for MCS.
  • This model may improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with MCS.
  • Further research is needed to validate the desensitization approach in a larger cohort.