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Respiratory Conditions
Including asthma, reactive airway disease, and chronic rhinitis with
chemical triggers [39]
Skin Disorders
Such as eczema, psoriasis, and unexplained rashes with
environmental triggers [40]
Can Chemical Immune Reactivity Be Reversed?
The potential for reversing chemical-induced immune
dysregulation depends on several key factors:
Stage of Immune Dysregulation
Early-Stage Reactivity
When chemical immune reactivity is identified early, before
substantial tissue damage or extensive autoimmunity has
developed, the prognosis for improvement is generally good [41].
Early intervention focused on exposure reduction and immune
support often yields significant improvement in symptoms.
Established Autoimmunity
Once chemical exposure has triggered full-blown autoimmune
disease with tissue destruction, complete reversal becomes more
challenging. However, identifying and addressing chemical
triggers can still substantially improve symptoms and slow disease
progression [42].
Extent of Ongoing Exposure
The ability to identify and eliminate or significantly reduce ongoing
chemical exposures plays a crucial role in recovery potential [43]:
Identifiable Discrete Exposures
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