Chemical sensitivity
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Chemical sensitivity may refer to:
- Multiple chemical sensitivityMultiple chemical sensitivityMultiple chemical sensitivity is a chronic medical condition characterized by symptoms the affected person attributes to exposure to low levels of chemicals. Commonly suspected substances include smoke, pesticides, plastics, synthetic fabrics, scented products, petroleum products and paints...
, a chronic increase in sensitivity to common chemicals - Food intoleranceFood intoleranceFood intolerance or non-allergic food hypersensitivity is a term used widely for varied physiological responses associated with a particular food, or compound found in a range of foods....
, a negative reaction to chemical components in the diet