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Title:

Dysfunctional cognitions in idiopathic environmental intolerances (IEI)--an integrative psychiatric perspective.

Document type:
Journal Article; Review; Review
Author(s):
Hausteiner, C; Bornschein, S; Zilker, T; Henningsen, P; Förstl, H
Abstract:
Idiopathic environmental intolerances (IEI) - formerly multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) - are characterized by diffuse symptoms reported after exposure to low doses of everyday chemicals. Previous theories about the origin of IEI have emphasized either biological or psychological factors, neglecting a probable interplay. Many have suggested classifying IEI as a somatoform or an anxiety disorder, irrespective of some incongruities. By focusing on dysfunctional cognitions we discuss obvious p...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Toxicol Lett
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
171
Journal issue:
1-2
Pages contribution:
1-9
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.toxlet.2007.04.010
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17548174
Print-ISSN:
0378-4274
TUM Institution:
2. Medizinische Klinik Toxikologische Abteilung (alt) (Prof. Zilker); Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie; Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
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