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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - What is It?
Pages 35-40

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... The report of the Task Force was published In February, 1986 which ~ part states: The task force collected material as for any subject review and included ad information supplied by individual rid ecologists and by their professional organizations. There was extensive description of the basic hypotheses of clinical ecology, and an ample and vaned collection of anecdotal reports and m~indual patient testimonials.
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From page 36...
... The major techniques used by tile clinical ecologists are controversial and unproven. The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology has previously published position statements concerning subcutaneous =d sublingual provocation neutralization procedures and found them to be unproven.
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From page 37...
... Others who have reviewed the diagnostic and therapeutic methods of clinical ecology have also arrived at the conclusion that these methods are of unproven value. Potential adverse effects from these procedures and the costs of clinical ecology diagnosis and treatment have not been evaluated.3 More recently, on Aped 28, 1991, the American ColDege of Occupational Medicine issued the following position statement on multiple chemical hypersensitivity syndrome: Multiple Chemical Hypersensii~v,~ Syndrome is one of over 20 names or descriptions (20th century disease, Enviror mental Illness, Total Allergy Syndrome, Chemical AIDS, etc.)
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From page 38...
... To elm the phenomenon, these practitioners draw on new or modified mechanisms such as "total body load, spreading, and suitching.~ The scientific foundation for managing patients with this syndrome has yet to be established by traditional clinical investigative activities that withstand critical peer renew. The following medical associations have carefully reviewed the available scientific evidence regarding this phenomenon: The American Academy of Allergy and Immunology The Califorma Medical Association The American College of Physic Their conclusions have been similar and state that the saentif~c and clinical evidence supporting the pathophysiolog~cal mech~mcms and treatment regimens as articulated by these practitioners is lacking.
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From page 39...
... Awls of Internal Medicine 111:2,168-78; 1989. American College of Occupational Medicine.
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