1. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    Abstract. Sick building syndrome (SBS) and building-related illnesses are omnipresent in modern high-rise buildings. The SBS is a complex spectrum of ill health symptoms, such as mucous membrane irritation, asthma, neurotoxic effects, gastrointestinal disturbance, skin dryness, sensitivity to odours that may appear among occupants in office and public buildings, schools and hospitals.
  2. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    The sick building syndrome comprises of various nonspecific symptoms that occur in the occupants of a building. This feeling of ill health increases sickness absenteeism and causes a decrease in productivity of the workers. ... The occupational health and safety resource centre at Canada's University of Western Ontario has devised a routine ...
  3. medicinenet.com

    Jan 23, 2025Sick building syndrome is believed by some to be an illness caused by unknown agents in buildings. Learn about its causes, symptoms, risks, treatments and more. ... The problems with the building that may be causing the health issues can be referred to individuals in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental ...
  4. Occupational Health and Safety Blog

    https://www.hseblog.com › sick-building-syndrome

    Aug 7, 2023Different Symptoms Of Sick Building Syndrome. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) encompasses many non-specific symptoms that occupants may experience. Common symptoms include: Headaches: This is one of the most frequently reported symptoms by people affected by SBS. The constant exposure to certain pollutants or poor air quality may cause tension or ...
  5. Sick building syndrome is a term for situations in which people in a building experience health issues that seem to be linked to time spent there, though no specific illness or cause can be ...
  6. verywellhealth.com

    Oct 18, 2024Sick building syndrome (SBS), also called building-related symptoms, is a condition in which people experience health issues related to time spent in certain buildings. When a person has SBS, their symptoms cannot be linked to any other specific disease, and no single cause of their symptoms can be identified.
  7. The term "sick building syndrome" is used to describe situations in which building occupants claim they have experienced acute health and comfort effects that are linked to time spent in a building. Some symptoms include mucous membrane irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; headache; unusual tiredness or fatigue; or dry or itchy skin.

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