Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Related to Pollutants and Products Matrix — Matrix A

SYMPTONS	POLLUTANTS CAUSING MCS
	FORMALDEHYDE	VOC's	LEAD	ASBESTOS	MOLDS/MILDEW
Abortion, spontaneous			X
Anemia			X
Aspergillosis, allergic					X
Asthma	X	X			X
Arthritis		X
Bronchitis		X
Cancer	X	X		X
Clammy Skin	X
Colds or Cold Symptoms	X				X
_Sneezing					X
_Sinus Problems	X	X			X
_Cough, Wheezing	X	X			X
Colic			X
Coma			X
Concentration Difficulties		X	X
_Disorientation	X
Croup	X	X			X
Depression	X	X	X		X
Dizziness	X	X			X
Eye Irritation, Nose bleeds	X	X			X
_Blurred Vision	X
Fatigue, Tiredness, or Grogginess	X	X			X
Fever	X	X
Gastrointestinal Problems					X
_Diarrhea		X
_Indigestion, Nausea, Vomiting	X	X			X
Headache or Migraine	X	X	X		X
Heart Problems	X	X	X
Hostility, Short Temper	X	X	X
Hyperactivity or Restlessness			X
Insomnia	X		X
Kidney Problems		X
Liver Problems: Hepatitis		X
Lymph Node Enlargement		X
Mental or Physical Development—Impairment		X
Nervous System Damage, Strokes, Numbness in fingers		X		X
Coordination Problems		X	X
_Convulsions			X
Nervousness	X
Skin Problems: Rash, Itching, Eczema	X	X			X
Throat Problems	X	X			X

This matrix lists the symptoms of MCS that relate to pollutants. Products related to these pollutants are listed in Matrix B. The information for the matrix
originated from Anderson and Benoist (1994) and EPA (1991). Matrix developed by: Linda L. Nussbaumer, Ph.D., ASID, CID; South Dakota State University.