chemical sensitivity
Americannoun
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In court filings, Cole’s firm asserts that 26.8% of adults suffer from asthma or asthma-like conditions and 27.5% suffer from chemical sensitivity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
People with severe chemical sensitivity may not be able to walk into older buildings, stores that stock strongly-scented products or structures with new carpets and paint.
From The Verge ● Jul. 13, 2022
I wouldn’t describe this as “I have a sensitive nose and skin,” but more as an extreme chemical sensitivity.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 29, 2019
The more people with chemical sensitivity are exposed, the more sensitized they get, Gerdes said.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 19, 2011
This syndrome, called "multiple chemical sensitivity," explains some of the respiratory symptoms doctors have documented.
From Time Magazine Archive
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