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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Mcs), Linda L. Nussbaumer
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Mcs), Linda L. Nussbaumer
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MCS affects many individuals, and the number of people suffering from MCS is on the increase. It is not a new illness. It has been a problem since the 1940s when people began experiencing health problems and becoming ill from poor indoor air quality.
Mcs: Materials To Avoid, Linda L. Nussbaumer
Mcs: Materials To Avoid, Linda L. Nussbaumer
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Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are compounds that vaporize or become a gas at room temperature (EPA 2003). These compounds may be natural or synthetic (Godish 2001) and may include formaldehyde, pesticides, and solvents. VOCs and other chemicals such as petrochemicals affect indoor air quality and can be found in many products and materials used every day. For this reason, it is important to know the sources of indoor air contaminants and avoid them if you or someone in your family suffers from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity).
Mcs: Interior Finishes, Linda L. Nussbaumer
Mcs: Interior Finishes, Linda L. Nussbaumer
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For individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), selecting safe, healthy materials or products to furnish a home can be a challenge. Many materials that are labeled as environmentally friendly may not promote good indoor air quality (IAQ) (Wasley 2000). For example, an environmentally friendly product may be produced from recycled materials to conserve resources, but this same product may be glued togther with formaldehyde-based resins—unsafe for persons with MCS. Consequently, materials must be analyzed before they are selected. There are safe, healthy interior materials or products for you to use in furnishing your home. You just have to do your …
Mcs: Types Of Housing, Linda L. Nussbaumer
Mcs: Types Of Housing, Linda L. Nussbaumer
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Our homes should be a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the daily routine, but for many individuals, their homes are potentially dangerous. Many interior materials and products that are used every day emit chemicals into the air and affect the indoor air quality (IAQ). One reason for this problem is that we spend more time indoors within airtight buildings. Another is that our energy-efficient houses do not allow gases emitted from products to escape from the building. Thus, more of us are at risk of developing multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) because we spend the greatest amount of our …
Mcs: Strategies For Individuals, Linda L. Nussbaumer
Mcs: Strategies For Individuals, Linda L. Nussbaumer
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There are several strategies that can be adopted so that you can return to normal health as soon as possible if you have MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.