Environmental house calls can reduce symptoms of chemical intolerance: a demonstration of personalized exposure medicine.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The goals of this investigation were to 1) identify and measure exposures inside homes of individuals with chemical intolerance (CI), 2) provide guidance for reducing these exposures, and 3) determine whether our environmental house calls (EHCs) intervention could reduce both symptoms and measured levels of indoor air contaminants.

Background

CI is an international public health and clinical concern, but few resources are available to address patients' often disabling symptoms. Numerous studies show that levels of indoor air pollutants can be two to five (or more) times higher than outdoor levels. Fragranced consumer products, including cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and personal care products, are symptom triggers commonly reported by susceptible individuals.

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SUBMITTER: Rincon R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569860 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature