Sick building syndrome, sometimes referred to as tight building syndrome is a term that was developed from the ill effects building occupants incur because of poor indoor air quality. Although there is not one specific disease that is solely attributed to (SBS). Ill health and loss of employee productivity is a major concern of poor indoor air quality.
An extensive list of symptoms related to (SBS) include:
- headache
- cough
- dizziness
- nausea
- eye, nose or throat irritation
- dry cough, dry or itching skin
- difficulty in concentration
- fatigue
- sensitivity to odors
- hoarseness of voice
- allergies
- cold, flu-like symptoms
- increased incidence of asthma
- shortness of breath on mild exertion
- edema
- palpitations
- nosebleeds
- cancers
- pregnancy problems and miscarriages
- Legionnaire’s disease
- humidifier fever
- pneumonia and occupational asthma
- chest pain
