title: [Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) -- scientific and health policy aspects].
abstract: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is characterized by an increased sensitivity towards chemicals. Many patients with severed unspecific symptoms ascribe these to MCS. At present there is neither a generally accepted diagnosis nor a therapeutic concept. The ENT doctor should look at the nasal airflow resistance, nasal mucosa and olfactory system.
authors.affiliation: Michael@scwenk.tue.uunet.de
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schwenk
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004785:Environmental Pollutants / Q000633:toxicity*; D005858:Germany; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D018777:Multiple Chemical Sensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010038:Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D004785:Environmental Pollutants