title: Multiple chemical sensitivities--a syndrome of pseudotoxicity manifest as exposure perceived symptoms.
abstract: The history of and nomenclature of the multiple chemical sensitivities are reviewed. The author's definition of multiple chemical sensitivity is a symptom complex 1) triggered by odor or a perceived exposure; 2) occurring at exposure levels below those of allergic sensitivity or irritation; 3) analogous to the symptoms of panic disorder as defined by DSM-IV-R; 4) lacking objective clinic pathologic criteria; and 5) responsive to panic disorder management.
authors.affiliation: North Texas Poison Center, Dallas 75235.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Kurt
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology