Multiple chemical sensitivity in the clinical setting: Although the cause and diagnosis of this condition remain controversial, the patient's concerns should be heeded

American Journal of Nursing

Volumn 107, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 40-47

  Cooper, Carolyn ^a  

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EID: 33847287834     PISSN: 0002936X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200703000-00020     Document Type: Review

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