They are evaluated because of an apparent sensitivity or deficiency in the environmentally sensitive patient. If you require hormone therapy a specific schedule is given to you to follow. Chemical incitants are found in our air, water, food and drink, drugs, cosmetics, and textiles. They are hard to pinpoint because they are taken for granted and permeate all aspects of society. To avoid them completely is an insurmountable task.
Few people are able to adapt to the multitude of chemical compounds.
They become increasingly susceptible to certain material, and their symptoms become chronic, that is, always present. People suffering with chronic sensitivities may have mild, vague symptoms which together are severe enough to impel them to see a doctor. The symptoms may even be related to something they have touched. You may have noticed an increase in symptoms, particularly in the eyes, nose, sinuses, or bronchial tubes when you enter a carpeted or fabric store or new office building. Sometimes symptoms occur when exposed to fireplace smoke, paint, gasoline fumes, or car exhaust.