A condition in which many people working in a building feel ill or have headaches, caused by blocked air-conditioning ducts in which stale air is recycled round the building, often carrying allergenic substances or bacteria.
A set of symptoms characterized by fatigue, headaches, eye irritation, dizziness, and respiratory complaints that affect people who work in modern airtight office buildings. Although the exact cause of the syndrome remains unknown, it is believed to be long-term exposure to low concentrations of airborne pollutants such as mold. Doctors may recommend anti¬ histamines, analgesics, and other medications to control symptoms.
Symptoms of illness experienced by occupants of or workers in high-rise apartment or office buildings, for which a definite cause has not been established. Many causes have been suggested for the syndrome, including poor indoor air quality, poor lighting, molds; and fungi.
Building-related illness is a health condition closely associated with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), wherein an individual experiences symptoms due to prolonged exposure to airborne environmental chemicals present within a tightly sealed structure. This condition arises when a person’s sensitivities to these chemicals manifest as chronic symptoms in response to the indoor environment of such buildings.
An assemblage of symptoms has been documented by certain individuals working within office buildings. These symptoms encompass reduced energy levels, fatigue, difficulties in concentration, headaches, and sensations of dryness and itchiness in the eyes, nose, and throat. While the precise cause remains uncertain, multiple factors could contribute, including air conditioning, exposure to secondhand smoke, inadequate access to natural light and ventilation, as well as psychological stress.