SICK
BUILDING
SYNDROME
(SBS)
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS)
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME RELATED TOPICS
SYMPTOMS OF SICK BUILDING SYNDROME
SICK BUILDING SYNDROME (SBS) LINKS
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SICK
BUILDING
SYNDROME
(SBS)
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is used to describe situations in which
building occupants experience acute health and comfort effects that
appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific
illness or cause can be identified. A 1984 World Health Organization
report suggested up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide
may be subject of complaints related to poor indoor air quality.
Sick building causes are frequently pinned down to flaws in the heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Other causes have been
attributed to contaminants produced by outgassing of some types of
building materials, volatile organic compounds (VOC), molds, improper
exhaust ventilation of ozone (byproduct of some office machinery), light
industrial chemicals used within, or lack of adequate fresh-air intake/air
filtration.
Symptoms are often dealt with after the fact by boosting the overall
turn-over rate of fresh air exchange with the outside air, but the new
green building design goal should be able to avoid most of the SBS problem
sources in the first place, minimize the ongoing use of VOC cleaning
compounds, and eliminate conditions that encourage allergenic mold growth.
Prevention
Roof shingle nonpressure cleaning for removal of algae, mold, and
Gloeocapsa magma.
Using ozone to eliminate the many sources, such as VOC, molds, mildews,
bacteria, viruses, and even odors however numerous studies identify
High-ozone shock treatment as ineffective despite commercial popularity
and popular belief.
Replacement of water-stained ceiling tiles and carpeting.
Use of paints, adhesives, solvents, and pesticides in well-ventilated
areas and use of these pollutant sources during periods of nonoccupancy.
Increasing the number of air exchanges; the American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers recommend a minimum of 8.4
air exchanges per 24-hour period.
Proper and frequent maintenance of HVAC systems.
UV-C light in the HVAC plenum.
Installation of HVAC Air Cleaning systems or devices to remove VOC's,
bioeffluents (people odors) from HVAC systems conditioned air.
Regular vacuuming with a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to collect and
retain 99.97% of particles down to and including 0.3 micrometers.
Add toxin-absorbing plants, such as sansevieria.
There might be a gender difference in reporting rates of sick buildin
syndrome because women tend to report more symptoms than men do. Along
with this, some studies have found that women have a more responsive
immune system and are more prone to mucosal dryness and facial erythema.
Also, women are alleged by some to be more exposed to indoor environmental
factors because they have a greater tendency to have clerical jobs,
wherein they are exposed to unique office equipment and materials (example:
blueprint machines), whereas men often have jobs based outside of offices.
Sick building syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_building_syndrome
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SICK
BUILDING
SYNDROME
(SBS)
RELATED
TOPICS
HVA Cheating, ventilation, and air conditioning(HVAC) systems
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVAC
Outgassing
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outgassing
Volatile organic compound
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volatile_organic_compound
Molds
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molds
Mold health issues
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_health_issues
Ozone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozone
Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum_Efficiency_Reporting_Value
Green building
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_building
Allergenic mold growth
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allergenic
Aerotoxic syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerotoxic_syndrome
Multiple chemical sensitivity
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_chemical_sensitivity
Somatization disorder
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somatization_disorder
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SECTION 3
SYMPTOMS
OF
SICK
BUILDING
SYNDROME
(SBS)
How Do I Know if I Suffer from Sick Building Syndrome?
Many symptoms of sick building syndrome occur as a result of errors
in heating and air conditioning, along with poor ventilation systems.
Outdoor chemicals, such as vehicle exhaust, are often brought into
the building through heating and air conditioning systems, and then
mixed with indoor chemicals such as cleaning products.
According to science news magazine Science Daily, biological contaminants
such as mold and pollen also contribute to an excess of harmful substances
in the air. Inadequate ventilation insures that people will inhale these
toxins throughout the time they spend in the building.
Dangers of Sick Building Exposure
Symptoms of sick building syndrome can actually develop into a full-blown
illness that is known to as building-related illness (BRI). To avoid
suffering from BRI, it is important to be able to recognize the symptoms
of Sick Building Syndrome and treat them quickly. One of the most
problematic issues related to sick building syndrome is that, because its
symptoms often appear unrelated, it often goes misdiagnosed and untreated.
It's up to you to recognize the symptoms.
Sick Building Syndrome shows up as a set of ailments that flair up when
you are in a specific building and generally pass after you leave the building.
Symptoms Related to Sick Building Syndrome:
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Concentration Difficulties
Irritation of Eye, Nose & Throat
If you experience symptoms that are prolonged even beyond leaving the buildings,
this may be an indication that you're suffering from the disease called Building
Related Illness or BRI.
Symptoms Related to Building Related Illness:
Fever
Muscle Aches
Chills
Cough
Tightness in the chest
Are You Suffering From Sick Building Syndrome?
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/health-hazards-to-know-about/industrial-chemical-toxins
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SECTION 4
SICK
BUILDING
SYNDROME
(SBS)
LINKS
Do You Have Sick House Syndrome?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Do-You-Have-Sick-House-Syndrome?&id=888182
Is the Air You Breathe Making You Sick?
http://airmaxx.com/blog/your-home-indoor-air-quality/
Sick-Building Syndrome
http://www.webmd.com/men/features/sick-building-syndrome
Sick building syndrome
http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/sick_building_syndrome/intro.htm
Sick Building Syndrome
http://www.nsc.org/news_resources/Resources/Documents/Sick_Building_Syndrome.pdf
The Sick House Doctor
http://www.sickhousedoctor.com/
Sick House Syndrome
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52069
Sick House Syndrome
http://www.greenandhealthy.info/sickhousesyndrome.html
Sick House Syndrome
http://ladylorelei.hubpages.com/hub/sickhouse-syndrome
Symptoms of Sick building syndrome
http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/s/sick_building_syndrome/symptoms.htm
What Is Sick House Syndrome, and What Causes It?
http://rismedia.com/2014-06-21/what-is-sick-house-syndrome-and-what-causes-it/
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