Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
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Fragrances
Chemical in Many Air Fresheners May Reduce Lung Function: July 27, 2006.
New research shows that a chemical compound found in many air fresheners, toilet bowl cleaners, mothballs and other deodorizing products, may be harmful to the lungs. Human population studies at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, found that exposure to a volatile organic compound (VOC), called 1,4 dichlorobenzene (1,4 DCB) may cause modest reductions in lung function.
cite: nih.gov
"Even a small reduction in lung function may indicate some harm to the lungs," said NIEHS researcher Stephanie London, M.D., lead investigator on the study. "The best way to protect yourself, especially children who may have asthma or other respiratory illnesses, is to reduce the use of products and materials that contain these compounds." cite: nih.gov
No Perfume Means Healthier Air!: "Perfume today is not made from flowers but from toxic chemicals. It's about as romantic as hazardous waste. More than 4,000 chemicals are used in fragrances. Of these, 95% are made from petroleum. No agency regulates the fragrance industry, yet perfume chemicals are as damaging to health as tobacco smoke."
cite: ourlittleplace.com
Fragrance Products Information Network: A comprehensive web site on health, environmental, and regulatory aspects related to fragrance.
cite: fpinva.org
Help for People with MCS
Immune Web: Immune is a mailing list and resource center for people (and their significant others, family, friends, and medical care workers) with various immune-system related ailments such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, candida, lupus, fibromyalgia, Epstein-Barr, multiple allergies, environmental illness, chemical sensitivity, etc., and the symptoms that result from any of the above, including learning disabilities, migraines, asthma, hypoglycemia, etc.
cite: immuneweb.org
Environmental Health Center-Dallas, Texas: Medically tests and treats human health problems including sensitivities to pollens, molds, dust, foods, chemicals, air (indoor/outdoor), water, electrical (electromagnetic- EMF) sensitivity and many more health problems as they relate to our environment..
cite: ehcd.com.
Chemical Sensitivity Disorders Association, 5374 Echols Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311. National group with many members in Virginia and Maryland.
cite: members.aol.com/ljavins/.
MCS Homepage, Provides information about MCS and MCS related topics.
cite: nettally.com/prusty/.
MCS Links