[The non-specific environmental syndromes MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), IEI (Idiopathic Environmental Intolerance) and SBS (Sick Building Syndrome)]

(Die unspezifischen Umweltsyndrome MCS, IEI und SBS. Klinische Bilder und Therapieansätze.)

Full 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.

Author information

Author/s: Csef, H (H);

Affiliation: Med. Poliklinik der Univ. Würzburg.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Fortschritte der Medizin (Fortschr Med), published in GERMANY. (Language: ger)

Reference: 1998-Nov; vol 116 (issue 33) : pp 18-20, 22, 24

Dates: Created 1999/03/01; Completed 1999/03/01; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 9889460, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Environmental Illness - chemically induced; classification; diagnosis; therapy
Environmental Pollutants - adverse effects; immunology
Humans
Sick Building Syndrome - diagnosis; therapy

Associated Chemicals: Environmental Pollutants (0)

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