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• #1 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition thats thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. Its attributed to poor indoor air quality. However, the precise cause is unknown. […] Sometimes diagnosing SBS can be difficult because of the wide range of symptoms. These can also mimic other conditions, such as the common cold. The key to SBS is that your symptoms improve after leaving the building in question, only to come back when you return to the same location. If you notice recurring symptoms that seem to appear whenever youre in a particular building, you may consider investigating sick building syndrome as the cause. […] SBS is primarily treated by alleviating symptoms while reducing your exposure to the causes of these symptoms. […] Allergy medications can help alleviate itchy eyes, nose, and skin. Over-the-counter options, such as Benadryl and Zyrtec, are widely available. Asthma medications may be needed for wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These may include long-term medications, such as leukotriene modifiers or an inhaler for acute symptoms.

• #2 Sick building syndrome

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sick-building-syndrome/

  Sick building syndrome is the name for symptoms you get while you’re in a particular building. It usually happens in an office, but you can get it in any building. […] Symptoms of sick building syndrome get worse the longer you’re in a particular building and get better after you leave. […] If you think you have sick building syndrome speak to your manager or employer if you get symptoms at work. […] They should look into the problem and try to find a solution. […] There are some things you can do that may help ease symptoms of sick building syndrome. […] Sick building syndrome mostly happens in open-plan offices.

• #3 Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Sick Building Syndrome among Office Workers at University Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Associations with Indoor Air Quality, AIRMED Project

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518424/

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe the medical condition in which people in a building suffer from symptoms of illnesses for no apparent reason. […] Identifying and controlling factors related to SBS is crucial for improving worker health and efficiency. […] The highest prevalence of SBS was nasal symptoms (25.3%). […] We found that to reduce the risk of SBS, optimal air temperature levels in air-conditioned offices should be lower than 23 C, with relative humidity between 60% and 70%. […] According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, SBS may affect approximately 30% of workers in new and renovated buildings worldwide resulting in significant loss of productivity, increased absenteeism, and increased employee turnover. […] Several building-related factors, including inadequate heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, humidity, noise, indoor air pollutants (IAP) (e.g., nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), formaldehyde), and biological agents, are all possible determinants of SBS.

• #4 Sick building syndrome

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sick-building-syndrome/

  Sick building syndrome is the name for symptoms you get while you’re in a particular building. It usually happens in an office, but you can get it in any building. […] Symptoms of sick building syndrome get worse the longer you’re in a particular building and get better after you leave. […] If you think you have sick building syndrome speak to your manager or employer if you get symptoms at work. […] They should look into the problem and try to find a solution. […] There are some things you can do that may help ease symptoms of sick building syndrome. […] Sick building syndrome mostly happens in open-plan offices.

• #5 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  It’s a terrible irony: around the globe, countless buildings that were designed for healing are actually making their occupants sick. […] Studies show that sick building syndrome (SBS), considered a “a major occupational hazard,” may be especially prevalent among employees in healthcare facilities. […] Among the symptoms experienced by nurses and other healthcare workers: headaches, nausea, itchy skin, throat irritation, watery eyes, and impaired concentration. […] “SBS manifests as weakness and fatigue, reduced productivity and increased absence from work,” according to a study of sick building syndrome among nurses, published in the Global Journal of Health Science. “Considering the nurse’s important role in saving the lives of patients and hospital infection control, this is notable.”

• #6 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition thats thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. Its attributed to poor indoor air quality. However, the precise cause is unknown. […] Sometimes diagnosing SBS can be difficult because of the wide range of symptoms. These can also mimic other conditions, such as the common cold. The key to SBS is that your symptoms improve after leaving the building in question, only to come back when you return to the same location. If you notice recurring symptoms that seem to appear whenever youre in a particular building, you may consider investigating sick building syndrome as the cause. […] SBS is primarily treated by alleviating symptoms while reducing your exposure to the causes of these symptoms. […] Allergy medications can help alleviate itchy eyes, nose, and skin. Over-the-counter options, such as Benadryl and Zyrtec, are widely available. Asthma medications may be needed for wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These may include long-term medications, such as leukotriene modifiers or an inhaler for acute symptoms.

• #7 Sick building syndrome

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sick-building-syndrome/

  Sick building syndrome is the name for symptoms you get while you’re in a particular building. It usually happens in an office, but you can get it in any building. […] Symptoms of sick building syndrome get worse the longer you’re in a particular building and get better after you leave. […] If you think you have sick building syndrome speak to your manager or employer if you get symptoms at work. […] They should look into the problem and try to find a solution. […] There are some things you can do that may help ease symptoms of sick building syndrome. […] Sick building syndrome mostly happens in open-plan offices.

• #8 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  It’s a terrible irony: around the globe, countless buildings that were designed for healing are actually making their occupants sick. […] Studies show that sick building syndrome (SBS), considered a “a major occupational hazard,” may be especially prevalent among employees in healthcare facilities. […] Among the symptoms experienced by nurses and other healthcare workers: headaches, nausea, itchy skin, throat irritation, watery eyes, and impaired concentration. […] “SBS manifests as weakness and fatigue, reduced productivity and increased absence from work,” according to a study of sick building syndrome among nurses, published in the Global Journal of Health Science. “Considering the nurse’s important role in saving the lives of patients and hospital infection control, this is notable.”

• #9 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  Certainly anyone responsible for the wellbeing of a healthcare facility’s employees should be aware of SBS symptoms and the potential for hospitals and nursing homes to trigger them. […] Nonetheless, a number of careful studies have assessed sick building syndrome in the healthcare arena and concluded it’s a problem. […] For example, a study examining three Iranian hospitals found that 86% of nurses experienced sick building syndrome, with headache and fatigue among the most common symptoms reported. […] SBS in healthcare facilities appears to be global concern. A hospital study in Spain found “unpleasant odor, irritation and watery eyes, sore throat, redness and inflammation of the skin” as the most common symptoms. […] Sick building syndrome is well known to be caused by a combination of biological pollutants (such as bacteria, viruses, and molds) and chemical contaminants (mainly volatile organic compounds, aka VOCs, emitted by furniture, carpeting, adhesives, cleaning solutions, and personal-care products).

• #10 What is sick building syndrome?

  https://envira.global/what-is-sick-building-syndrome/

  Experiencing symptoms of illness or general discomfort when you are in a building, and improvement and relief when you leave? Then its clear: you are suffering from Sick Building Syndrome. […] The best known symptoms of sick building syndrome are: Headaches, Dizziness, Rhinitis, Breathing difficulties, Nausea, Dryness and skin irritation, Mental fatigue, Difficulty concentrating, Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, Tightness in the chest, Fatigue, Fever. […] This medical condition can affect people differently and the symptoms can be similar to those of other illnesses. […] It is therefore important to analyse whether there is an improvement when leaving the building (and worsens when returning indoors) and to rule out other pathologies by medical examination. […] Indoor air quality is essential to prevent the factors that cause sick building syndrome and therefore monitoring indoor air quality is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of people in buildings. […] Providing the users of a building with natural ventilation and increased fresh air flow has positive effects on the health of workers, increasing their comfort and productivity, something that can easily be known by monitoring air quality and knowing when it is important to promote ventilation.

• #11 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #12 The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan – Chen – Health Technology

  https://ht.amegroups.org/article/view/5005/html

  A healthier working environment to the ER staffs could ultimately bring more effective work and promote better medical quality. […] Poor indoor ventilation, or excessive generation of tiny particles, can cause substantial discomfort on the human body. […] Symptoms of SBS include dizziness, headache, fatigue, dry throat, stinging eyes, wheezing, dizziness, nasal sensitivity, sneezing, nasal congestion, inability to concentrate, nausea, upper respiratory mucosal irritation, etc. […] Therefore, if the offices concentration of CO2 is too high, the employees work efficiency will be significantly reduced. […] The ER is a high-risk and harsh environment where it is easy to generate air pollution, as well as a high concentration of CO2. […] Therefore, maintaining emergency environment and improving air conditioning is a very important issue. […] The ventilation of outdoor airflow and filtration of particles of air conditioning systems should be well-designed since the initial construction of ER building to avoid SBS.

• #13 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #14 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #15 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  It’s a terrible irony: around the globe, countless buildings that were designed for healing are actually making their occupants sick. […] Studies show that sick building syndrome (SBS), considered a “a major occupational hazard,” may be especially prevalent among employees in healthcare facilities. […] Among the symptoms experienced by nurses and other healthcare workers: headaches, nausea, itchy skin, throat irritation, watery eyes, and impaired concentration. […] “SBS manifests as weakness and fatigue, reduced productivity and increased absence from work,” according to a study of sick building syndrome among nurses, published in the Global Journal of Health Science. “Considering the nurse’s important role in saving the lives of patients and hospital infection control, this is notable.”

• #16 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  It’s a terrible irony: around the globe, countless buildings that were designed for healing are actually making their occupants sick. […] Studies show that sick building syndrome (SBS), considered a “a major occupational hazard,” may be especially prevalent among employees in healthcare facilities. […] Among the symptoms experienced by nurses and other healthcare workers: headaches, nausea, itchy skin, throat irritation, watery eyes, and impaired concentration. […] “SBS manifests as weakness and fatigue, reduced productivity and increased absence from work,” according to a study of sick building syndrome among nurses, published in the Global Journal of Health Science. “Considering the nurse’s important role in saving the lives of patients and hospital infection control, this is notable.”

• #17 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  Certainly anyone responsible for the wellbeing of a healthcare facility’s employees should be aware of SBS symptoms and the potential for hospitals and nursing homes to trigger them. […] Nonetheless, a number of careful studies have assessed sick building syndrome in the healthcare arena and concluded it’s a problem. […] For example, a study examining three Iranian hospitals found that 86% of nurses experienced sick building syndrome, with headache and fatigue among the most common symptoms reported. […] SBS in healthcare facilities appears to be global concern. A hospital study in Spain found “unpleasant odor, irritation and watery eyes, sore throat, redness and inflammation of the skin” as the most common symptoms. […] Sick building syndrome is well known to be caused by a combination of biological pollutants (such as bacteria, viruses, and molds) and chemical contaminants (mainly volatile organic compounds, aka VOCs, emitted by furniture, carpeting, adhesives, cleaning solutions, and personal-care products).

• #18 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  Certainly anyone responsible for the wellbeing of a healthcare facility’s employees should be aware of SBS symptoms and the potential for hospitals and nursing homes to trigger them. […] Nonetheless, a number of careful studies have assessed sick building syndrome in the healthcare arena and concluded it’s a problem. […] For example, a study examining three Iranian hospitals found that 86% of nurses experienced sick building syndrome, with headache and fatigue among the most common symptoms reported. […] SBS in healthcare facilities appears to be global concern. A hospital study in Spain found “unpleasant odor, irritation and watery eyes, sore throat, redness and inflammation of the skin” as the most common symptoms. […] Sick building syndrome is well known to be caused by a combination of biological pollutants (such as bacteria, viruses, and molds) and chemical contaminants (mainly volatile organic compounds, aka VOCs, emitted by furniture, carpeting, adhesives, cleaning solutions, and personal-care products).

• #19 Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Sick Building Syndrome among Office Workers at University Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Associations with Indoor Air Quality, AIRMED Project

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518424/

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe the medical condition in which people in a building suffer from symptoms of illnesses for no apparent reason. […] Identifying and controlling factors related to SBS is crucial for improving worker health and efficiency. […] The highest prevalence of SBS was nasal symptoms (25.3%). […] We found that to reduce the risk of SBS, optimal air temperature levels in air-conditioned offices should be lower than 23 C, with relative humidity between 60% and 70%. […] According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, SBS may affect approximately 30% of workers in new and renovated buildings worldwide resulting in significant loss of productivity, increased absenteeism, and increased employee turnover. […] Several building-related factors, including inadequate heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, humidity, noise, indoor air pollutants (IAP) (e.g., nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), formaldehyde), and biological agents, are all possible determinants of SBS.

• #20 Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Sick Building Syndrome among Office Workers at University Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Associations with Indoor Air Quality, AIRMED Project

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518424/

  The majority of risk factors are related to indoor air quality (IAQ). […] Our study demonstrated that IAQ was a significant determinant of respiratory and dermal SBS among office workers in a healthcare building. […] We suggest that the appropriate AT levels in air-conditioned offices be lower than 23 C to 24 C and indoor RH be controlled between 60% and 70% as stated in the current recommendations. […] High indoor CO2 levels, which represent a low ventilation rate per occupant, could be indicative of a high-risk working environment.

• #21 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  Certainly anyone responsible for the wellbeing of a healthcare facility’s employees should be aware of SBS symptoms and the potential for hospitals and nursing homes to trigger them. […] Nonetheless, a number of careful studies have assessed sick building syndrome in the healthcare arena and concluded it’s a problem. […] For example, a study examining three Iranian hospitals found that 86% of nurses experienced sick building syndrome, with headache and fatigue among the most common symptoms reported. […] SBS in healthcare facilities appears to be global concern. A hospital study in Spain found “unpleasant odor, irritation and watery eyes, sore throat, redness and inflammation of the skin” as the most common symptoms. […] Sick building syndrome is well known to be caused by a combination of biological pollutants (such as bacteria, viruses, and molds) and chemical contaminants (mainly volatile organic compounds, aka VOCs, emitted by furniture, carpeting, adhesives, cleaning solutions, and personal-care products).

• #22 Novaerus | Medical Grade Air PurificationSick Building Syndrome – It’s Up In The [Hospital] Air – Novaerus

  http://blog.novaerus.com/sick-building-syndrome-hospital-air/

  Given the ubiquity of drugs, detergents, disinfectants, and solvents in hospitals and nursing homes — not to mention the virus and bacteria particles floating about — it is hardly surprising that SBS is common in the healthcare environment. […] As sick building syndrome and the hazards of indoor air pollution gain more attention, green building will become the norm. […] Among the various remedies for SBS — improving ventilation, banning perfumes and VOC-emitting products, replacing carpeting and furniture, and so on — the most effective and practical may be to clean the air. […] However, those in charge of healthcare facilities can take steps to control the toxins that make its highly valuable employees ill.

• #23 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #24 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #25 Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Sick Building Syndrome among Office Workers at University Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Associations with Indoor Air Quality, AIRMED Project

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518424/

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe the medical condition in which people in a building suffer from symptoms of illnesses for no apparent reason. […] Identifying and controlling factors related to SBS is crucial for improving worker health and efficiency. […] The highest prevalence of SBS was nasal symptoms (25.3%). […] We found that to reduce the risk of SBS, optimal air temperature levels in air-conditioned offices should be lower than 23 C, with relative humidity between 60% and 70%. […] According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, SBS may affect approximately 30% of workers in new and renovated buildings worldwide resulting in significant loss of productivity, increased absenteeism, and increased employee turnover. […] Several building-related factors, including inadequate heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems, humidity, noise, indoor air pollutants (IAP) (e.g., nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, particulate matter (PM), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon monoxide (CO), formaldehyde), and biological agents, are all possible determinants of SBS.

• #26 Respiratory Symptoms and Skin Sick Building Syndrome among Office Workers at University Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand: Associations with Indoor Air Quality, AIRMED Project

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518424/

  The majority of risk factors are related to indoor air quality (IAQ). […] Our study demonstrated that IAQ was a significant determinant of respiratory and dermal SBS among office workers in a healthcare building. […] We suggest that the appropriate AT levels in air-conditioned offices be lower than 23 C to 24 C and indoor RH be controlled between 60% and 70% as stated in the current recommendations. […] High indoor CO2 levels, which represent a low ventilation rate per occupant, could be indicative of a high-risk working environment.

• #27 An Update on Sick Building Syndrome

  https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/701739_7

  Tendency to somatization and neuroticism has been shown to be associated with SBS. […] Positive associations between SBS and anxiety and depression, measured by the Hospital Anxiety and depression Scale (HAD), have been reported. […] An unbalanced psychosocial work environment, with high demands, particularly in combination with lack of control and lack of support from superiors and colleagues, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. […] Two recent studies have reported association between psychosocial work environment and SBS. […] One study on SBS from Japan concluded that sufficient sleep, moderate alcohol consumption for men and fewer working hours for women might alleviate SBS symptoms.

• #28 An Update on Sick Building Syndrome

  https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/701739_7

  Tendency to somatization and neuroticism has been shown to be associated with SBS. […] Positive associations between SBS and anxiety and depression, measured by the Hospital Anxiety and depression Scale (HAD), have been reported. […] An unbalanced psychosocial work environment, with high demands, particularly in combination with lack of control and lack of support from superiors and colleagues, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. […] Two recent studies have reported association between psychosocial work environment and SBS. […] One study on SBS from Japan concluded that sufficient sleep, moderate alcohol consumption for men and fewer working hours for women might alleviate SBS symptoms.

• #29 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition thats thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. Its attributed to poor indoor air quality. However, the precise cause is unknown. […] Sometimes diagnosing SBS can be difficult because of the wide range of symptoms. These can also mimic other conditions, such as the common cold. The key to SBS is that your symptoms improve after leaving the building in question, only to come back when you return to the same location. If you notice recurring symptoms that seem to appear whenever youre in a particular building, you may consider investigating sick building syndrome as the cause. […] SBS is primarily treated by alleviating symptoms while reducing your exposure to the causes of these symptoms. […] Allergy medications can help alleviate itchy eyes, nose, and skin. Over-the-counter options, such as Benadryl and Zyrtec, are widely available. Asthma medications may be needed for wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These may include long-term medications, such as leukotriene modifiers or an inhaler for acute symptoms.

• #30 Sick Building Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://www.healthday.com/a-to-z-health/general-health/sick-building-syndrome-what-it-is-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) can make you feel unwell while in a particular building but better when you leave. […] SBS affects many workplaces, with a high rate in offices, university labs and administrative buildings, making it an environmental health concern. […] Individuals affected by SBS typically experience a range of nonspecific symptoms, according to an article by Dr. Edward Horvath, director of occupational health in the department of general internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. […] Diagnosing SBS can be challenging, because its symptoms are specific to a particular space and often resemble those of other health issues. […] The NHS suggests several steps to alleviate SBS symptoms: Improve ventilation: When possible, open windows to enhance airflow. […] Workers often worry about the long-term effects of being in a building with SBS. However, there’s no definitive evidence linking SBS to chronic medical conditions. […] Addressing air quality and building issues with the manager or landlord can also help eliminate symptoms for affected employees.

• #31 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Treatment and More

  https://www.medicinenet.com/sick_building_syndrome/article.htm

  Proponents of sick building syndrome agree that people considered to have the syndrome may exhibit any number of nonspecific symptoms that may be increased when the person is associated with certain buildings. […] The vast majority of clinicians, whether they agree or disagree that sick building syndrome exists as a medical entity, agree on one major point; there are no tests that can reliably diagnose the alleged sick building syndrome. […] How do you recover from sick building syndrome? There are no proven treatments for sick building syndrome. However, some doctors report a reduction of patients’ nonspecific symptoms by prescribing antidepressants (for example, fluoxetine [Prozac], paroxetine [Paxil]), medications for anxiety, or medications to help individuals sleep better. […] The complications of this alleged syndrome include increasing symptoms, interference with job productivity, job loss, the necessity of relocation, extensive and expensive building testing (materials and airflow testing), and many medical tests to try to achieve a definitive diagnosis.

• #32 Sick building syndrome | Live Science

  https://www.livescience.com/sick-building-syndrome-what-to-look-out-for

  Sick building syndrome is acute health distress or discomfort associated with the duration of stay in a building with no specific causative factors. The characteristic pattern is the presence of distressing symptoms when an individual is inside a building and the relief of symptoms outside the building. […] Sick building syndrome is caused primarily due to poor air quality and is affected by multiple factors like the type of building materials used. […] Sick building syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means the doctor must exclude other potential causes of the symptoms before making this diagnosis. […] The use of allergy medications such as antihistamines might bring symptom relief, but this does not solve the problem. A combination of the following methods is essential to resolve sick building syndrome, according to the EPA.

• #33 Sick building syndrome | Live Science

  https://www.livescience.com/sick-building-syndrome-what-to-look-out-for

  Building managers are responsible for educating occupants on ensuring optimal air quality in the rooms and offices. […] The presence of acute health crises such as wheezing, sneezing, dry cough, or inability to concentrate in a building may suggest sick building syndrome, especially if the symptoms stop when you leave the place. However, it’s very important to consult your healthcare provider for proper medical evaluation and diagnosis.

• #34 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Treatment and More

  https://www.medicinenet.com/sick_building_syndrome/article.htm

  Usually, if there is a problem with a building in which patients are becoming ill, the problems can be first referred to individuals in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or in some problems such as Legionnaires’ disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […] There is controversy about sick building syndrome, and the controversy is demonstrated by the medical literature about its cause(s). […] Individuals who believe sick building syndrome is real consider the following as some of the major risk factors, but individual people may have only a few of these risk factors: Spending time in a building (such as office workers) that causes some or many of the nonspecific symptoms listed below, Heightened sensitivity to environmental antigens, Have one or more diagnosed medical problems (for example, asthma), Heightened sensitivity to smell, Being female, Gulf War veteran, Depression, Anxiety.

• #35 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Treatment and More

  https://www.medicinenet.com/sick_building_syndrome/article.htm

  Usually, if there is a problem with a building in which patients are becoming ill, the problems can be first referred to individuals in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or in some problems such as Legionnaires’ disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […] There is controversy about sick building syndrome, and the controversy is demonstrated by the medical literature about its cause(s). […] Individuals who believe sick building syndrome is real consider the following as some of the major risk factors, but individual people may have only a few of these risk factors: Spending time in a building (such as office workers) that causes some or many of the nonspecific symptoms listed below, Heightened sensitivity to environmental antigens, Have one or more diagnosed medical problems (for example, asthma), Heightened sensitivity to smell, Being female, Gulf War veteran, Depression, Anxiety.

• #36 An Update on Sick Building Syndrome

  https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/701739_7

  This activity is intended for primary care clinicians, pulmonologists, occupational clinicians, and other clinicians who care for patients with sick building syndrome. […] The goal of this activity is to review features of sick building syndrome, potential causes and remedies, and ways to recognize and prevent the condition. […] Identify volatile organic compounds associated with indoor air pollution and sick building syndrome (SBS). […] List lifestyle factors associated with SBS. […] Describe interventions that reduce the impact of SBS. […] Personal risk factors for SBS have been described in previous review articles. […] Recent research has mainly added new knowledge on the role of personality traits and psychosocial work environment for SBS. […] Self-reported allergy (e.g. hay fever) is associated with a higher prevalence of SBS.

• #37 An Update on Sick Building Syndrome

  https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/701739_7

  Tendency to somatization and neuroticism has been shown to be associated with SBS. […] Positive associations between SBS and anxiety and depression, measured by the Hospital Anxiety and depression Scale (HAD), have been reported. […] An unbalanced psychosocial work environment, with high demands, particularly in combination with lack of control and lack of support from superiors and colleagues, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. […] Two recent studies have reported association between psychosocial work environment and SBS. […] One study on SBS from Japan concluded that sufficient sleep, moderate alcohol consumption for men and fewer working hours for women might alleviate SBS symptoms.

• #38 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition thats thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. Its attributed to poor indoor air quality. However, the precise cause is unknown. […] Sometimes diagnosing SBS can be difficult because of the wide range of symptoms. These can also mimic other conditions, such as the common cold. The key to SBS is that your symptoms improve after leaving the building in question, only to come back when you return to the same location. If you notice recurring symptoms that seem to appear whenever youre in a particular building, you may consider investigating sick building syndrome as the cause. […] SBS is primarily treated by alleviating symptoms while reducing your exposure to the causes of these symptoms. […] Allergy medications can help alleviate itchy eyes, nose, and skin. Over-the-counter options, such as Benadryl and Zyrtec, are widely available. Asthma medications may be needed for wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These may include long-term medications, such as leukotriene modifiers or an inhaler for acute symptoms.

• #39 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Risks, Treatment and More

  https://www.medicinenet.com/sick_building_syndrome/article.htm

  Proponents of sick building syndrome agree that people considered to have the syndrome may exhibit any number of nonspecific symptoms that may be increased when the person is associated with certain buildings. […] The vast majority of clinicians, whether they agree or disagree that sick building syndrome exists as a medical entity, agree on one major point; there are no tests that can reliably diagnose the alleged sick building syndrome. […] How do you recover from sick building syndrome? There are no proven treatments for sick building syndrome. However, some doctors report a reduction of patients’ nonspecific symptoms by prescribing antidepressants (for example, fluoxetine [Prozac], paroxetine [Paxil]), medications for anxiety, or medications to help individuals sleep better. […] The complications of this alleged syndrome include increasing symptoms, interference with job productivity, job loss, the necessity of relocation, extensive and expensive building testing (materials and airflow testing), and many medical tests to try to achieve a definitive diagnosis.

• #40 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a name for a condition thats thought to be caused by being in a building or other type of enclosed space. Its attributed to poor indoor air quality. However, the precise cause is unknown. […] Sometimes diagnosing SBS can be difficult because of the wide range of symptoms. These can also mimic other conditions, such as the common cold. The key to SBS is that your symptoms improve after leaving the building in question, only to come back when you return to the same location. If you notice recurring symptoms that seem to appear whenever youre in a particular building, you may consider investigating sick building syndrome as the cause. […] SBS is primarily treated by alleviating symptoms while reducing your exposure to the causes of these symptoms. […] Allergy medications can help alleviate itchy eyes, nose, and skin. Over-the-counter options, such as Benadryl and Zyrtec, are widely available. Asthma medications may be needed for wheezing and other breathing difficulties. These may include long-term medications, such as leukotriene modifiers or an inhaler for acute symptoms.

• #41 Sick building syndrome | Live Science

  https://www.livescience.com/sick-building-syndrome-what-to-look-out-for

  Sick building syndrome is acute health distress or discomfort associated with the duration of stay in a building with no specific causative factors. The characteristic pattern is the presence of distressing symptoms when an individual is inside a building and the relief of symptoms outside the building. […] Sick building syndrome is caused primarily due to poor air quality and is affected by multiple factors like the type of building materials used. […] Sick building syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means the doctor must exclude other potential causes of the symptoms before making this diagnosis. […] The use of allergy medications such as antihistamines might bring symptom relief, but this does not solve the problem. A combination of the following methods is essential to resolve sick building syndrome, according to the EPA.

• #42 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Fixes

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/building-related-symptoms-7561949

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) happens when people feel unwell in a specific building, usually due to factors like poor air quality or inadequate ventilation. Common symptoms include headaches, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and difficulty concentrating. The symptoms often improve when the person leaves the building, but the exact trigger cant always be pinpointed. […] To reduce SBS, its important to ensure good ventilation, maintain a comfortable temperature, and manage humidity levels. Addressing any physical or psychological factors that could affect one’s well-being is also important. […] There are no medical treatments for building-related symptoms. Therapies focus on reducing exposure to the building that causes symptoms and alleviating symptoms through various methods, including: Opening the windows in your home or office to improve ventilation, controlling the temperature in the building throughout the day, reducing stress levels surrounding the office and work, taking regular breaks from the screen, taking lunch and other breaks outside of the office.

• #43 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #44 Sick Building Syndrome in Nurses of Intensive Care Units and Its Associated Factors – Journal of Holistic Nursing And Midwifery

  https://hnmj.gums.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1076&sid=1&slc_lang=fa

  Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a set of undesirable physical and psychological conditions whose symptoms appear when entering the building and disappear after leaving it. […] Since nurses spend many hours in the hospital and enclosed spaces, they are exposed to many factors related to the SBS, which can affect their health and the quality of patient care. […] About 47.2% of nurses complained of SBS. The most common symptoms of this syndrome were headache, fatigue, heavy-headed feeling, concentration difficulty, and nausea/dizziness. […] There is a high prevalence of SBS among (nearly half of) the study nurses and it has a relationship with factors such as air movement, fluctuating room temperature, stuffy bad air, dry air, too much light, light reflection, dust and dirt in the workplace, and contact with static electricity. […] It is recommended that workplace cleanliness, the ventilation system quality, and standard lighting level in special care units be improved. Also, it is very important the nurses working in special care units know the factors associated with SBS.

• #45 Assessment of Sick Building Syndrome and Its Associating Factors Among Nurses in the Educational Hospitals of Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran | Vafaeenasab | Global Journal of Health Science | CCSE

  https://ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/gjhs/article/view/37255

  Sick Building Syndrome is a diseases associated with indoor air quality accompanied with symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, coughing and sneezing, irritation of eyes, throat and nose mucous membrane, and skin itching and inflammation. […] The prevalence of sick building syndrome was 86.4%. The most common symptoms reported by nurses included headache, fatigue and dry hands. Lack of sense of airflow, unpleasant odor in workplace and also the amount of workload were in relation with sick building syndrome. […] The high prevalence of sick building syndrome symptoms in the nursing environment was associated with factors of unpleasant odor and high workload of environment. So improvement of environmental conditions such as increasing the efficiency of the HVAC system, increasing fresh air flow in the sector, reducing the nurses workload as well as enhancing the quality of working life, will motivate the nurses and increase productivity in the workplace.

• #46 Sick Building Syndrome Prevention | SoftBank Robotics

  https://us.softbankrobotics.com/blog/sick-building-syndrome-prevention

  Sick building syndrome, or SBS, describes a range of negative health effects and discomforts associated with spending time inside of a building with poor indoor air quality. […] To protect the health and safety of building occupants, all building managers should evaluate their current air quality and take steps to prevent sick building syndrome. […] Preventing sick building syndrome is critical to ensuring a healthier and cleaner environment for your employees, customers, and guests.

• #47 What is sick building syndrome?

  https://envira.global/what-is-sick-building-syndrome/

  Experiencing symptoms of illness or general discomfort when you are in a building, and improvement and relief when you leave? Then its clear: you are suffering from Sick Building Syndrome. […] The best known symptoms of sick building syndrome are: Headaches, Dizziness, Rhinitis, Breathing difficulties, Nausea, Dryness and skin irritation, Mental fatigue, Difficulty concentrating, Irritation of the eyes, nose and throat, Tightness in the chest, Fatigue, Fever. […] This medical condition can affect people differently and the symptoms can be similar to those of other illnesses. […] It is therefore important to analyse whether there is an improvement when leaving the building (and worsens when returning indoors) and to rule out other pathologies by medical examination. […] Indoor air quality is essential to prevent the factors that cause sick building syndrome and therefore monitoring indoor air quality is crucial to ensure the health and well-being of people in buildings. […] Providing the users of a building with natural ventilation and increased fresh air flow has positive effects on the health of workers, increasing their comfort and productivity, something that can easily be known by monitoring air quality and knowing when it is important to promote ventilation.

• #48 Sick Building Syndrome – Steps to Minimize the Risk – Unger USA

  https://usa.ungerglobal.com/blog/why-facility-managers-must-address-sick-building-syndrome/

  By taking these proactive steps, facility managers can create a healthier, more comfortable, and productive building environment, effectively mitigating the risks associated with sick building syndrome. […] Sick Building Syndrome is not just about preventing a set of symptoms; it is about ensuring the health, well-being, and productivity of everyone who spends time within a facility. […] By implementing proactive measures and staying vigilant about the common causes and signs of SBS, facility managers can foster healthier, more productive spaces for occupants.

• #49 Sick Building Syndrome – Steps to Minimize the Risk – Unger USA

  https://usa.ungerglobal.com/blog/why-facility-managers-must-address-sick-building-syndrome/

  If symptoms become more prominent when in a particular building space, and diminish upon leaving, that could indicate Sick Building Syndrome. […] Additionally, SBS generally affects numerous individuals within the same facility at one time, as opposed to viral infections which tend to gradually move throughout the population over time. […] In addition to conducting regular indoor air quality (IAQ) assessments and HVAC system inspections to evaluate potential problems, facility managers should be aware if multiple occupants report similar symptoms while in the building. […] Understanding the common causes of sick building syndrome is important for facility managers aiming to ensure a healthy indoor environment. […] To combat sick building syndrome effectively, facility managers must adopt a proactive strategy that involves:

• #50 How Poor IAQ Can Contribute to Sick Building Syndrome in the Workplace

  https://learn.kaiterra.com/en/resources/how-poor-iaq-can-contribute-to-sick-building-syndrome-in-the-workplace

  Since we know poor indoor air quality contributes to sick building syndrome, what can we do about it? […] Eliminating sources of indoor air pollution, including opting for low-emitting building materials and safer cleaning and disinfecting products, will go a long way in improving indoor air quality. […] Optimizing ventilation rates for occupant health will help reduce the threat of SBS. […] The benefits of indoor air quality monitoring system in the context of SBS is three-fold; IAQ monitoring can help you identify sources of indoor air pollution, optimize ventilation rates without compromising efficiency, and ensure that your air quality remains safe and healthy at all times.

• #51 Sick Building Syndrome

  https://www.iso-aire.com/blog/sick-building-syndrome-air-purification

  The good news is, sick building syndrome can be treated and avoided in buildings where it is already occurring. One of the most effective ways to prevent and treat sick building syndrome is by implementing a commercial air purification system throughout the building. […] ISO-Aire commercial air purifiers are a powerful and effective way to combat sick building syndrome. With a 99.99% effective, medical-grade HEPA filter, and optional ozone-free bipolar ionization and UVC germicidal radiation, our commercial air purifiers are designed to reduce airborne contaminants and improve IAQ in commercial spaces like schools, universities, businesses, fitness facilities, restaurants, hospitals and much more.

• #52

  https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/jba.2009.20

  In conclusion, SBS can occur for a number of reasons, and its effects can lead to poor health of occupants, especially in those with existing medical conditions. […] Employers should be alert to, and make staff aware of, the factors that can lead to SBS, so that issues can be remedied or prevented before they have an adverse effect on employee health, which may lead to high staff turnover, and have a negative impact on work output.

• #53 Sick Building Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/sick-building-syndrome-pro

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a situation whereby people experience symptoms of ill health that seem to be linked to spending time in a building but where no specific cause can be identified. […] Treating the underlying problems has to address all physical and psychological aspects of the workplace, such as: Building services and indoor environment: Air quality, including ventilation, outdoor air supply and air movement. […] Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that employers should: Carry out an employee survey to see if the occurrence of symptoms is higher than expected.

• #54 Sick Building Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/sick-building-syndrome-pro

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes a situation whereby people experience symptoms of ill health that seem to be linked to spending time in a building but where no specific cause can be identified. […] Treating the underlying problems has to address all physical and psychological aspects of the workplace, such as: Building services and indoor environment: Air quality, including ventilation, outdoor air supply and air movement. […] Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommends that employers should: Carry out an employee survey to see if the occurrence of symptoms is higher than expected.

• #55 Sick building syndrome

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sick-building-syndrome/

  Sick building syndrome is the name for symptoms you get while you’re in a particular building. It usually happens in an office, but you can get it in any building. […] Symptoms of sick building syndrome get worse the longer you’re in a particular building and get better after you leave. […] If you think you have sick building syndrome speak to your manager or employer if you get symptoms at work. […] They should look into the problem and try to find a solution. […] There are some things you can do that may help ease symptoms of sick building syndrome. […] Sick building syndrome mostly happens in open-plan offices.

• #56 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  The symptoms of sick building syndrome most often get better once you leave the hazardous building in question. Persistent symptoms improve once youve either eliminated your exposure, or when hazards inside the building are removed. […] You can help decrease your own risk factors for sick building syndrome by: taking regular breaks outside of the building by eating lunch outdoors, for example; opening your windows to get some fresh air, if possible; giving your eyes a break by looking away from your computer; standing at your desk or walking around your office; using caution with any indoor chemicals, such as bleach and insecticides.

• #57 Sick Building Syndrome: Testing, Treatment, and Prevention

  https://www.healthline.com/health/sick-building-syndrome

  The symptoms of sick building syndrome most often get better once you leave the hazardous building in question. Persistent symptoms improve once youve either eliminated your exposure, or when hazards inside the building are removed. […] You can help decrease your own risk factors for sick building syndrome by: taking regular breaks outside of the building by eating lunch outdoors, for example; opening your windows to get some fresh air, if possible; giving your eyes a break by looking away from your computer; standing at your desk or walking around your office; using caution with any indoor chemicals, such as bleach and insecticides.

• #58 Sick Building Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Fixes

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/building-related-symptoms-7561949

  If you have been diagnosed with building-related symptoms, speak to your supervisor and the building owner or manager to determine what may be done to improve the workplace environment. If that doesnt work, you can contact your local health authority for advice on how to deal with SBS in the workplace.

• #59

  https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/DCJ/article/view/256194

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a syndrome that causes negative impact on health, decreases productivity, and increases absenteeism. […] Healthcare workers have an intensive workload and a different work environment compared to other occupations, and those unique work characteristics may cause sick building syndrome. […] The results indicated that the prevalence of sick building syndrome was 22.1%, and the most common symptom was neurological symptom (52.2%). […] Identified factors associated with sick building syndrome were using computer for work-related purposes (mOR=4.28; 95% CI: 1.03-17.81), working more than 40 hours per week (mOR=1.91; 95% CI: 1.01-3.63), and healthcare workers with allergy (mOR=1.71; 95% CI: 1.04-2.80). […] Therefore, air quality measurements should be regularly performed and the ventilation system should be appropriately improved and monitored, along with arranging a proper workload, reducing computer usage, and monitoring those healthcare workers with allergies.

• #60 Ecological Study of Sick Building Syndrome among Healthcare Workers at Johor Primary Care Facilities

  https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/24/17099

  Sick building syndrome (SBS) has complex mechanisms of interaction in relation to body systems and agents in a building environment. Hazards causing SBS act via four mechanisms (immunology, infectious, toxic, and allergy mechanisms) in a human body. SBS can be described as a collection of general, mucosal, and eye symptoms. The progress of the disease can worsen over time, and if identified too late, it can be irreversible. According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), indoor air pollution may increase the incidence of SBS in high-risk groups, such as babies, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases. […] Healthcare personnel are faced with a vast number of risk factors related to occupational health and safety. Risks in an indoor working environment are related to heating; cooling; and chemical, biological, and work activities. In the healthcare setting, biological and chemical hazards are the main concerns related to the homeostasis of workers’ bodies.

• #61 Ecological Study of Sick Building Syndrome among Healthcare Workers at Johor Primary Care Facilities

  https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/24/17099

  Inadequate reviews and investigations into SBS and indoor air quality lead to undetermined primary sources of origin at health clinics. Any defect in ventilation systems can lead to the poor circulation of air containing pollutants, such as chemicals, dust, and microorganisms. An assessment at an ambulatory care center highlighted that healthcare personnel complain of discomfort and coldness due to reduced temperatures and poor air ventilation systems, especially during non-peak hours. […] The prevalence of SBS was 24.84% (77) among the healthcare workers at the health clinics. A significant association with SBS was noted for those working in the examination room and those experiencing high temperature sometimes, varying temperature sometimes, stuffy air sometimes, dry air sometimes, and dust sometimes and everyday. Only healthcare workers in the examination room were found to have a significant risk of SBS when controlling for other variables.

• #62 The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan – Chen – Health Technology

  https://ht.amegroups.org/article/view/5005/html

  Indoor air pollution is a constant problem in the current society, especially in the emergency department (ED). […] A solution to organize the medical working environment and prevent the underlying threat of nosocomial infection is becoming an increasingly important issue; therefore, a research project is designed to study the air quality in the ED of a medical center in Taiwan. […] Our research indicates that the current emergency environment could be harmful to healthcare staff, and poor air quality in the ER is observed especially during busy hours, in older buildings, at intensive medical disposal areas and also in confined spaces. […] Therefore, improvement of air quality in ER and maintenance of emergency environment at the ideal air condition is significantly important. […] The ventilation of outdoor airflow and filtration of particles of the air conditioning systems should be thoughtfully planned as early as when designing an ER construction in order to avoid sick building syndrome (SBS).

• #63 The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan – Chen – Health Technology

  https://ht.amegroups.org/article/view/5005/html

  Indoor air pollution is a constant problem in the current society, especially in the emergency department (ED). […] A solution to organize the medical working environment and prevent the underlying threat of nosocomial infection is becoming an increasingly important issue; therefore, a research project is designed to study the air quality in the ED of a medical center in Taiwan. […] Our research indicates that the current emergency environment could be harmful to healthcare staff, and poor air quality in the ER is observed especially during busy hours, in older buildings, at intensive medical disposal areas and also in confined spaces. […] Therefore, improvement of air quality in ER and maintenance of emergency environment at the ideal air condition is significantly important. […] The ventilation of outdoor airflow and filtration of particles of the air conditioning systems should be thoughtfully planned as early as when designing an ER construction in order to avoid sick building syndrome (SBS).

• #64 The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan – Chen – Health Technology

  https://ht.amegroups.org/article/view/5005/html

  Indoor air pollution is a constant problem in the current society, especially in the emergency department (ED). […] A solution to organize the medical working environment and prevent the underlying threat of nosocomial infection is becoming an increasingly important issue; therefore, a research project is designed to study the air quality in the ED of a medical center in Taiwan. […] Our research indicates that the current emergency environment could be harmful to healthcare staff, and poor air quality in the ER is observed especially during busy hours, in older buildings, at intensive medical disposal areas and also in confined spaces. […] Therefore, improvement of air quality in ER and maintenance of emergency environment at the ideal air condition is significantly important. […] The ventilation of outdoor airflow and filtration of particles of the air conditioning systems should be thoughtfully planned as early as when designing an ER construction in order to avoid sick building syndrome (SBS).

• #65 The potential risk of sick building syndrome of the emergency department areas in a medical center in Taiwan – Chen – Health Technology

  https://ht.amegroups.org/article/view/5005/html

  A healthier working environment to the ER staffs could ultimately bring more effective work and promote better medical quality. […] Poor indoor ventilation, or excessive generation of tiny particles, can cause substantial discomfort on the human body. […] Symptoms of SBS include dizziness, headache, fatigue, dry throat, stinging eyes, wheezing, dizziness, nasal sensitivity, sneezing, nasal congestion, inability to concentrate, nausea, upper respiratory mucosal irritation, etc. […] Therefore, if the offices concentration of CO2 is too high, the employees work efficiency will be significantly reduced. […] The ER is a high-risk and harsh environment where it is easy to generate air pollution, as well as a high concentration of CO2. […] Therefore, maintaining emergency environment and improving air conditioning is a very important issue. […] The ventilation of outdoor airflow and filtration of particles of air conditioning systems should be well-designed since the initial construction of ER building to avoid SBS.

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