title: [The non-specific environmental syndromes MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), IEI (Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance) and SBS (Sick Building Syndrome)].
abstract: This review starts with a clinical description of the most common unspecific environmental diseases, such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Idiopathic Environmental Intolerances (IEI) and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). These syndromes are very controversial discussed between scientific medicine and "clinical ecology". In addition, they have fundamental similarities to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia. Finally the spectrum of therapeutic approaches is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Med. Poliklinik der Univ. Würzburg.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Csef
mesh_terms: D003888:Desensitization, Immunologic / Q000379:methods; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D018876:Environmental Illness / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D018877:Sick Building Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants