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font-style: italic; font-size: 1.15rem; color: rgba(247,248,237,0.8); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n     SECTION 5 \u2014 TREATMENT\n     Image alongside TILT, and after management\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .tilt-layout {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;\n    gap: 48px;\n    align-items: start;\n    margin-bottom: 48px;\n  }\n\n  .tilt-diagram {\n    background: var(--green-deeper);\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 36px 28px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    gap: 0;\n  }\n\n  .tilt-stage { padding: 20px 16px; text-align: center; }\n\n  .tilt-stage-num {\n    display: inline-block;\n    width: 40px; height: 40px;\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    background: var(--lime);\n    color: var(--green-deeper);\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 800;\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n    line-height: 40px;\n    text-align: center;\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .tilt-stage h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 8px; }\n  .tilt-stage p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: rgba(247,248,237,0.72); line-height: 1.5; }\n\n  .tilt-connector {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: center;\n    justify-content: center;\n    padding: 6px 0;\n    color: var(--lime);\n    font-size: 1.5rem;\n  }\n\n  \/* IMAGE SLOT J \u2014 TILT diagram companion *\/\n  .tilt-side-image .img-placeholder {\n    width: 100%;\n    aspect-ratio: 3\/4;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n  }\n\n  .management-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 14px;\n    margin: 28px 0;\n  }\n\n  .mgmt-item {\n    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;\n    padding: 16px 18px;\n    background: var(--cream);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    border: 1px solid #e0e8d0;\n  }\n  .mgmt-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--lime); border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 6px; }\n  .mgmt-item p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--text-body); }\n\n  \/* IMAGE SLOT K \u2014 after management principles *\/\n  .treatment-image-row {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin: 32px 0;\n  }\n\n  .treatment-image-row .img-placeholder {\n    aspect-ratio: 3\/2;\n    border-radius: 12px;\n  }\n\n  .treat-link {\n    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;\n    padding: 16px 20px;\n    background: var(--cream);\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    border: 1.5px solid #d8e4c8;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: var(--green-dark);\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    transition: all 0.2s;\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n  }\n  .treat-link:hover { background: #f0f5e8; border-color: var(--green-olive); }\n  .treat-link-icon { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: var(--lime); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .treatment-resources { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n     SECTION 6 \u2014 KEY RESOURCES\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n  .resources-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\n    gap: 20px;\n  }\n\n  .resource-card {\n    background: var(--white);\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border: 1.5px solid #e4e8d8;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;\n  }\n  .resource-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14,89,61,0.09); transform: translateY(-2px); }\n\n  \/* IMAGE SLOT L M N O \u2014 resource card header images *\/\n  .resource-card-image .img-placeholder {\n    height: 140px;\n    border-radius: 0;\n  }\n\n  .resource-card-body { padding: 22px 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }\n  .resource-card-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; background: #f0f5e8; border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }\n  .resource-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--green-dark); }\n  .resource-card p { font-size: 0.84rem; color: #5a6a5a; line-height: 1.55; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 18px; }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n     CLOSING\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n  \/* IMAGE SLOT P \u2014 full-width closing image *\/\n  .closing-image .img-placeholder {\n    height: 340px;\n    border-radius: 0;\n  }\n\n  .closing-band {\n    background: var(--green-deeper);\n    padding: 80px 5vw;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n\n  .closing-tagline {\n    font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);\n    font-weight: 400;\n    color: var(--cream);\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n  }\n  .closing-tagline em { font-style: normal; color: var(--lime); }\n\n  .nav-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; }\n\n  .nav-card {\n    background: rgba(247,248,237,0.07);\n    border: 1.5px solid rgba(172,202,58,0.28);\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: var(--cream);\n    text-align: left;\n    transition: all 0.22s;\n    display: block;\n  }\n  .nav-card:hover { background: rgba(247,248,237,0.13); border-color: var(--lime); transform: translateY(-2px); }\n\n  \/* IMAGE SLOT Q R S T \u2014 nav card images *\/\n  .nav-card-img .img-placeholder {\n    height: 100px;\n    border-radius: 0;\n  }\n  .nav-card-img .img-placeholder-dark { border-radius: 0; }\n\n  .nav-card-text { padding: 16px 18px 20px; }\n  .nav-card-label { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--lime); margin-bottom: 6px; display: block; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; }\n  .nav-card h4 { font-family: 'Source Serif 4', serif; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.3; }\n  .nav-card .arrow { display: inline-block; margin-top: 10px; color: rgba(172,202,58,0.8); font-size: 1rem; }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n     ANIMATIONS\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n  @keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }\n\n  .fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }\n  .fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\n\n  \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n     RESPONSIVE\n  \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n  @media (max-width: 960px) {\n    .split-layout, .split-layout.reverse { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .split-layout.reverse .split-image { order: 0; }\n    .split-image .img-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 16\/7; }\n    .barriers-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .tilt-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .tilt-side-image { display: none; }\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width: 720px) {\n    .section { padding: 56px 5vw; }\n    .tools-grid, .resources-grid, .nav-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .barriers-icon-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .criteria-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .photo-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }\n    .photo-strip .img-placeholder { height: 180px; }\n    .treatment-image-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .treatment-image-row .img-placeholder { aspect-ratio: 16\/7; }\n    .management-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 2 \u2014 HOW MCS IS DIAGNOSED\n     IMAGE SLOT B: Sidebar \u2014 clinical \/ doctor \/ consultation\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"section section-cream fade-in\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Clinical Assessment<\/p>\n    <h2>How Is MCS Diagnosed?<\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"split-layout\">\n      <!-- Left: criteria content -->\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"section-intro\" style=\"margin-bottom:32px;\">Diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is based on clinical assessment. A thorough evaluation includes medical and exposure history, physical examination, and appropriate investigations to rule out other conditions.<\/p>\n\n        <h3 style=\"font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; color:var(--green-dark); margin-bottom:20px; letter-spacing:0.01em;\">Six Internationally Recognized Diagnostic Criteria \u2014 1999 Consensus Statement<\/h3>\n\n        <div class=\"criteria-grid\">\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Reproducible Symptoms<\/h4>\n            <p>Symptoms are reproducible with repeated chemical exposure<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Chronic Condition<\/h4>\n            <p>The condition is chronic, not episodic or temporary<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Low Exposure Threshold<\/h4>\n            <p>Reactions occur at low levels of chemical exposure<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Improves on Avoidance<\/h4>\n            <p>Symptoms improve or resolve when exposure is removed<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Multiple Substances<\/h4>\n            <p>Multiple unrelated chemical substances cause reactions<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"criteria-card\">\n            <div class=\"criteria-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><path d=\"M4 10l4 4 8-8\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n            <h4>Multi-System Impact<\/h4>\n            <p>Multiple body systems are affected by reactions<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"criteria-note\">\n          These criteria are widely accepted in the clinical and research literature and help distinguish MCS from other conditions. Meeting all six criteria strengthens the clinical picture significantly.\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"nav-link\">\u2192 What Is MCS? \u2014 Learn: What Is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity?<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- IMAGE SLOT B -->\n      <div class=\"split-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1576091160399-112ba8d25d1d?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Healthcare provider in a clinical consultation setting\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:4\/5; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block;\">\n        <p class=\"split-image-caption\">Diagnosis is based on clinical assessment, medical and exposure history, and systematic investigation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     PHOTO STRIP \u2014 between diagnosis and tools\n     IMAGE SLOTS C D E: 3-panel landscape strip\n     Suggested: outdoor clean-air, indoor clinical setting, nature\/forest\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"photo-strip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <!-- IMAGE SLOT C: forest \/ clean outdoor air -->\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1448375240586-882707db888b?w=900&q=80\" alt=\"Sunlit forest with tall trees\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n  <!-- IMAGE SLOT D: clinical \/ research setting -->\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1532938911079-1b06ac7ceec7?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Medical professional reviewing patient notes\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n  <!-- IMAGE SLOT E: person at home \/ safe space -->\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Person relaxing in a calm, natural home environment\" style=\"width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 3 \u2014 SCREENING TOOLS\n     IMAGE SLOTS F G: Tool card headers\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"section section-white fade-in\" id=\"screening\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Validated Assessment<\/p>\n    <h2>Validated Screening Tools<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"section-intro\">Two validated screening tools support clinical assessment and case identification of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). They help clinicians and patients identify patterns of chemical sensitivity and document exposure history.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"tools-grid\">\n      <div class=\"tool-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT F -->\n        <div class=\"tool-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1584820927498-cfe5211fd8bf?w=700&q=80\" alt=\"Medical questionnaire and clipboard\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tool-card-body\">\n          <span class=\"tool-badge\">Screening \u2014 Step 1<\/span>\n          <h3>BREESI<\/h3>\n          <p>The Brief Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (BREESI) is a short, validated screening questionnaire to identify individuals who may have MCS or chemical intolerance. Typically used before the QEESI.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BREESI.pdf\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 1v8M4 7l3 3 3-3M2 11h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Download BREESI (PDF)\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"tool-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT G -->\n        <div class=\"tool-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1559757148-5c350d0d3c56?w=700&q=80\" alt=\"Doctor reviewing comprehensive patient assessment\" style=\"width:100%; height:180px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tool-card-body\">\n          <span class=\"tool-badge\">Comprehensive \u2014 Step 2<\/span>\n          <h3>QEESI<\/h3>\n          <p>The Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI) is a validated comprehensive assessment tool evaluating severity and patterns of chemical sensitivity \u2014 covering exposure history, symptom burden, and impact on daily life.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/en\/resources\/\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M7 1v8M4 7l3 3 3-3M2 11h10\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n            Access QEESI (ECRoB Version)\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tracking-section\">\n      <h3>Activity and Symptom Tracking<\/h3>\n      <p>Tracking symptoms over time helps build the exposure history needed for accurate clinical assessment. The following tools are available for patients and clinicians.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"resource-links\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/9.-Instructions-for-Activity-and-Symptom-Tracking-MCS.docx.pdf\" class=\"resource-link-item\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <span class=\"dl-icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.5 1v7M4 6l2.5 2.5L9 6M2 11h9\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          Activity and Symptom Tracking Instructions (PDF)\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/10-Activity-and-Symptom-Tracking-Days-of-the-Week.docx.pdf\" class=\"resource-link-item\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <span class=\"dl-icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.5 1v7M4 6l2.5 2.5L9 6M2 11h9\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          Activity and Symptom Tracking \u2014 Days of the Week (PDF)\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/11-MCS-Activity-Symptom-Tracking-Toolkit.docx.pdf\" class=\"resource-link-item\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <span class=\"dl-icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.5 1v7M4 6l2.5 2.5L9 6M2 11h9\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          MCS Activity and Symptom Tracking Toolkit (PDF)\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Taking-an-Exposure-History-CH2OPD2.pdf\" class=\"resource-link-item\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <span class=\"dl-icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.5 1v7M4 6l2.5 2.5L9 6M2 11h9\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          Exposure History Form (PDF)\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/hypersensibiliteenvironnementale.com\/old\/images\/pdfs\/en\/9-activity_journal_symptoms.pdf\" class=\"resource-link-item\" target=\"_blank\">\n          <span class=\"dl-icon\"><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6.5 1v7M4 6l2.5 2.5L9 6M2 11h9\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          Activity and Symptoms Journal (PDF)\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 4 \u2014 BARRIERS TO DIAGNOSIS\n     IMAGE SLOT H: Full-width header image\n     IMAGE SLOTS I1 I2: Sidebar image stack\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n\n<!-- IMAGE SLOT H -->\n<div class=\"barrier-hero-image\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1519494026892-80bbd2d6fd0d?w=1600&q=80\" alt=\"Hospital corridor with clinical lighting\" style=\"width:100%; height:300px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"section section-tinted fade-in\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Challenges & Context<\/p>\n    <h2>Why Diagnosis Can Be Difficult<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"section-intro\">Despite internationally recognized criteria, many people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) experience significant delays in receiving a diagnosis. Without documentation, accessing accommodations, disability supports, and appropriate care becomes much harder.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"barriers-icon-row\">\n      <div class=\"barrier-icon-card\">\n        <div class=\"barrier-icon\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\"><rect x=\"6\" y=\"8\" width=\"16\" height=\"12\" rx=\"2\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><path d=\"M10 14h8M10 17h5\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M14 8V6\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4>Training Gaps<\/h4>\n        <p>Limited MCS coverage in medical education and continuing professional development<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"barrier-icon-card\">\n        <div class=\"barrier-icon\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"14\" cy=\"14\" r=\"7\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"\/><path d=\"M14 10v4l3 2\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M7 7l-2-2M21 7l2-2\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4>No Dedicated Clinics<\/h4>\n        <p>No environmental health clinic in Qu\u00e9bec; limited specialized services across Canada<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"barrier-icon-card\">\n        <div class=\"barrier-icon\">\n          <svg width=\"28\" height=\"28\" viewBox=\"0 0 28 28\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M14 6l2 4 5 .7-3.5 3.4.8 5-4.3-2.3L10.2 19l.8-5L7.5 10.7l5-.7z\" stroke=\"#0E593D\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M6 22l16-16\" stroke=\"#C65A1E\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <h4>Misdiagnosis Risk<\/h4>\n        <p>MCS often misattributed to anxiety or somatization \u2014 delaying recognition and care<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"barriers-split\">\n      <!-- Left: text -->\n      <div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; color:var(--green-dark); margin-bottom:16px;\">Common Barriers to Diagnosis<\/h3>\n        <ul class=\"barriers-list\">\n          <li>Limited recognition of MCS in medical education and continuing professional development<\/li>\n          <li>MCS is often misattributed to anxiety, somatization, or other psychiatric conditions<\/li>\n          <li>No dedicated environmental health clinic in Qu\u00e9bec; limited specialized services across Canada<\/li>\n          <li>Hospital environments are frequently not equipped to safely receive highly chemically sensitive individuals<\/li>\n          <li>Symptoms overlap with other chronic conditions, complicating the diagnostic process<\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n\n        <p style=\"font-size:0.925rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-body);\">An environmental health clinic in Toronto provides diagnostic services and clinical support. Comparable services remain limited across much of Canada. If you are seeking a diagnosis, asking your primary care provider for a referral to an environmental medicine specialist is a reasonable starting point.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"quote-card\">\n          <p>\"The only reason my MD believes me is because I had an outright reaction right in front of him.\"<\/p>\n          <span class=\"quote-source\">\u2014 Focus group participant, ASEQ-EHAQ, Accessible Air in the Built Environment, 2024<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"nav-link\">\u2192 Healthcare provider guidance \u2014 Healthcare Providers Portal<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- IMAGE SLOTS I1 + I2 -->\n      <div class=\"barriers-image-stack\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1573497620053-ea5300f94f21?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Person speaking with a healthcare provider about their condition\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:4\/3; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1551076805-e1869033e561?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Medical notes and documentation for a patient with chronic illness\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:3\/2; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block;\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     DIVIDER BAND\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"divider-band\">\n  <p>There is currently no cure for MCS. The most effective approach is ongoing management through consistent, systematic reduction of exposures to known and potential triggers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 5 \u2014 TREATMENT AND CARE\n     IMAGE SLOT J: TILT companion sidebar\n     IMAGE SLOTS K1 K2 K3: Management image row\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"section section-white fade-in\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Management & Care<\/p>\n    <h2>Current Treatment Approaches<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"section-intro\">The medical literature indicates that the most effective approach is ongoing management through consistent, systematic reduction of exposures to known and potential triggers.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"tilt-layout\">\n      <!-- Left: TILT diagram + content -->\n      <div>\n        <h3 style=\"font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif; color:var(--green-dark); margin-bottom:14px;\">The TILT Framework<\/h3>\n        <p style=\"font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.7; color:var(--text-body); margin-bottom:24px; max-width:600px;\">The Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) framework is a clinically recognized model for understanding chemical intolerance and MCS. It describes a two-stage process: initial loss of tolerance following significant exposure, followed by ongoing triggering at lower levels.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"tilt-diagram\">\n          <div class=\"tilt-stage\">\n            <div class=\"tilt-stage-num\">1<\/div>\n            <h4>Initiation<\/h4>\n            <p>Significant or repeated chemical exposure leads to initial loss of tolerance \u2014 the body's response threshold changes permanently<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"tilt-connector\">\u2193<\/div>\n          <div class=\"tilt-stage\">\n            <div class=\"tilt-stage-num\">2<\/div>\n            <h4>Triggering<\/h4>\n            <p>Ongoing symptoms triggered by lower-level exposures to chemicals across multiple, unrelated substance classes<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/tiltresearch.org\/\" class=\"treat-link\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin-top:20px; max-width:460px;\">\n          <span class=\"treat-link-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 3H3a1 1 0 00-1 1v9a1 1 0 001 1h9a1 1 0 001-1v-3M10 3h3v3M10 6l3-3\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          TILT Research Program \u2014 tiltresearch.org\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <!-- IMAGE SLOT J -->\n      <div class=\"tilt-side-image\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1614935151651-0bea6508db6b?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Research scientist working in a laboratory environment\" style=\"width:100%; aspect-ratio:3\/4; object-fit:cover; border-radius:16px; display:block;\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3 style=\"font-size:1.05rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Source Serif 4',serif; color:var(--green-dark); margin-bottom:16px;\">Evidence-Based Management Principles<\/h3>\n\n    <div class=\"management-grid\">\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Identify and reduce exposure to known triggers, beginning with the highest-exposure environments<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Prioritize fragrance-free, lowest VOC emission, and least-toxic product choices<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Improve indoor air quality in the home, workplace, school, and healthcare settings<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Establish routines that protect energy, support stability, and reduce cumulative exposure<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Work with a healthcare provider to document functional limitations and required accommodations<\/p><\/div>\n      <div class=\"mgmt-item\"><div class=\"mgmt-dot\"><\/div><p>Consider supervised trials of avoidance to identify which exposures are most problematic<\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- IMAGE SLOTS K1 K2 K3 -->\n    <div class=\"treatment-image-row\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1493225457124-a3eb161ffa5f?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Clean, minimal living space with natural light\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block; width:100%;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1556909114-f6e7ad7d3136?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Fragrance-free and natural cleaning products\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block; width:100%;\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1441974231531-c6227db76b6e?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Person walking in a fresh outdoor forest setting\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px; display:block; width:100%;\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p style=\"font-size:0.875rem; line-height:1.7; color:#5a6a5a; margin:0 0 28px; padding:16px 20px; background:var(--cream); border-radius:10px; border-left:3px solid var(--lime);\">Management is not passive. It requires active, ongoing attention to environments, products, and habits. Early and consistent exposure reduction generally leads to better functional outcomes.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 style=\"font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; color:var(--green-dark); margin-bottom:14px;\">Treatment Resources<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"treatment-resources\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oehc.ca\/treatments\/treatments.html\" class=\"treat-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <span class=\"treat-link-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 3H3a1 1 0 00-1 1v9a1 1 0 001 1h9a1 1 0 001-1v-3M10 3h3v3M10 6l3-3\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Treatment Options \u2014 Ontario Environmental Health Clinic (OEHC)\n      <\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34769816\/\" class=\"treat-link\" target=\"_blank\">\n        <span class=\"treat-link-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 3H3a1 1 0 00-1 1v9a1 1 0 001 1h9a1 1 0 001-1v-3M10 3h3v3M10 6l3-3\" stroke=\"#0C2F25\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        Italian Expert Consensus on Clinical and Therapeutic Management of MCS (PubMed)\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     SECTION 6 \u2014 KEY RESOURCES\n     IMAGE SLOTS L M N O: Resource card headers\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<section class=\"section section-cream fade-in\" id=\"support\">\n  <div class=\"section-inner\">\n    <p class=\"section-label\">Downloads & References<\/p>\n    <h2>Key Resources<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"section-intro\">Clinical tools and research references for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers navigating diagnosis and care for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"resources-grid\">\n      <div class=\"resource-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT L -->\n        <div class=\"resource-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1579684385127-1ef15d508118?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Medical exposure history documentation\" style=\"width:100%; height:140px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"resource-card-body\">\n          <h3>Taking an Exposure History<\/h3>\n          <p>Clinical tool for documenting patient exposure history. Useful for both patients and providers during the diagnostic process.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Taking-an-Exposure-History-CH2OPD2.pdf\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\">Download PDF<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"resource-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT M -->\n        <div class=\"resource-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1516549655169-df83a0774514?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Patient completing a medical screening questionnaire\" style=\"width:100%; height:140px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"resource-card-body\">\n          <h3>BREESI Screening Questionnaire<\/h3>\n          <p>Brief validated screening tool for identifying chemical sensitivity. The recommended first step before comprehensive QEESI assessment.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BREESI.pdf\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\">Download PDF<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"resource-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT N -->\n        <div class=\"resource-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1512069772995-ec65ed45afd6?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Person tracking daily symptoms in a journal\" style=\"width:100%; height:140px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"resource-card-body\">\n          <h3>MCS Activity & Symptom Tracking Toolkit<\/h3>\n          <p>Complete toolkit for tracking symptoms and exposures over time, providing the clinical exposure history needed for accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/aseq-ehaq.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/11-MCS-Activity-Symptom-Tracking-Toolkit.docx.pdf\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\">Download PDF<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"resource-card\">\n        <!-- IMAGE SLOT O -->\n        <div class=\"resource-card-image\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1507668077129-56e32842fceb?w=600&q=80\" alt=\"Research laboratory environment for studying chemical intolerance\" style=\"width:100%; height:140px; object-fit:cover; display:block;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"resource-card-body\">\n          <h3>TILT Research Program<\/h3>\n          <p>Evidence-based resources on chemical intolerance, including validated assessment tools and clinical guidance from the University of Texas Health Science Center.<\/p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/tiltresearch.org\/\" class=\"btn-resource\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background:var(--green-olive);\">Visit tiltresearch.org<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n     FULL-WIDTH CLOSING IMAGE\n     IMAGE SLOT P: Before closing tagline band\n     Suggested: forest \/ landscape \/ clean air \/ hope\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n<div class=\"closing-image\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1448375240586-882707db888b?w=1800&q=80\" alt=\"Sunlit forest canopy representing clean air and hope\" style=\"width:100%; 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