Many Los Altos cases begin with a real-life trigger that residents recognize quickly, such as:
- Home or office renovations (dust, solvents, adhesives, paint products, or “temporary” ventilation that wasn’t actually adequate)
- Workplace exposures in research, tech, labs, or service roles where chemical use may change suddenly
- Building system concerns—HVAC malfunctions, filtration issues, water intrusion, or delayed maintenance after a leak
- Neighbors or coworkers reporting similar symptoms after the same event (remodeling, odors, or a reported chemical release)
In the Bay Area, people also move quickly between locations—home to work, work to school, and back again. That can make symptom timelines harder to reconstruct. AI-supported intake can help capture dates and details while they’re still fresh.


