Is There an Air Freshener Syndrome?
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SUMMARY Thirty two cases are described where the presence of a cluster of neuropsychological symptoms and signs, including unreality feelings, headache, nausea, lassitude, ataxia and tremor, appear to be related to the presence of Air Freshener products. The possible significance of this observation is discussed.
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