Sick Building Syndrome
| Definition: |
A group of symptoms that are two- to three-fold more common in those who work in large, energy-efficient buildings, associated with an increased frequency of headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Clinical manifestations include hypersensitivity pneumonitis (ALVEOLITIS, EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC); allergic rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL); ASTHMA; infections, skin eruptions, and mucous membrane irritation syndromes. Current usage tends to be less restrictive with regard to the type of building and delineation of complaints. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992) |
| Notes: |
coord IM with specific manifest if pertinent (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Air Pollution, Indoor (1992-1995),Environmental Exposure (1990-1991),Occupational Diseases (1984-1989) |
Sick Building Syndrome Definitions and Terms
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