Sick Building Syndrome

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Sick Building Syndrome: - Building whose occupants experience acute health and/or comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent therein, but where no specific illness or cause can be identified. Complaints may be localized in a particular room or zone, or may spread throughout the building. (See: building-related illness.)
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Family Matters  -  05 Aug 2008
The Morning News,Scheduled topics are "Maintain Your Brain," "Infectious Disease Control -- Sick Building Syndrome" and "Treating Veterans Who Have Post Traumatic Stress

All Stuffed Up  -  Aug 4, 2008
RedOrbit,..."Sick-building syndrome refers to a situation in which the majority of people in a building are exhibiting the same kind of response, regardless of a

Sick building syndrome plagues judge's office  -  Jul 30, 2008
The Patriot-News - PennLive.com,...by GARRY LENTON, The Patriot-News Dauphin County officials still don't know what is making employees in District Judge Raymond Shugar's office sick.

Conservation Nation  -  Jul 17, 2008
FOXNews...the 1970s — produced a host of indoor air quality problems such as "sick building syndrome" and asthma-causing cockroach allergens in public housing.

The Carolina Center to Discuss Chronic Digestive Disturbances on ...  -  Jul 16, 2008
dBusinessNews Cincinnati (press release),Chemical Detoxification and support for patients injured through exposure to mold, pesticides, hydraulic fluid, mercury, and sick building syndrome.

Carolina Center Presents Chelation Therapy for Heart Disease on ...  -  Jul 22, 2008
dBusinessNews Portland (press release),Center also provides Chemical Detoxification and support for patients injured through exposure to mold, pesticides, mercury, and sick building syndrome.

The Carolina Center Discusses Autism Spectrum Disorder on July 15  -  Jul 8, 2008
dBusinessNews Dallas (press release),Center also provides Chemical Detoxification and support for patients injured through exposure to mold, pesticides, mercury, and sick building syndrome.

Midwest Flooding - Beware of Tricothecenes Mycotoxin  -  Jul 15, 2008
TransWorldNews (press release),In addition, there have been some reports showing trichothecene involvement in the development of "sick building syndrome". The symptoms of airborne

Watch What You Buy to Help Decrease Risk  -  Jul 11, 2008
RedOrbit,One example is formaldehyde, a compound strongly associated with sick-building syndrome. It can be found in synthetic carpeting, permanent-press draperies,

Human Proportions  -  Jul 10, 2008
EURSOC,...on a constant input of energy and subject to the 'sick-building syndrome' that arises when nobody can open a window or let in a breath of fresh air."

Stone Middle students win national competition  -  Jul 8, 2008
Florida Today,The team researched Sick Building Syndrome, a persistent allergic reaction by people who live or work in places that have allergens in the HVAC systems.

New E-course an Introduction to Workplace Indoor Air Quality  -  Jul 8, 2008
Government of Canada Newsroom (press release),..."Sick building syndrome" and its causes are described as well as preventive measures that can be taken to safeguard or improve the quality of the indoor air

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Enquête - Le dossier noir de la clim'  -  Jul 24, 2008
Le Point,Et puis il ya tous les symptômes que l'OMS a classés sous le terme de « sick building syndrome », ou « syndrome du bâtiment malsain ».

Franz-Daschner-Stipendium 2009 zum Thema Innenraumschadstoffe ...  -  Jul 8, 2008
PresseBox (Pressemitteilung)(abonnement),Ein insbesondere in klimatisierten Bürogebäuden auftretendes Beschwerdebild bezeichnet der Begriff 'Sick Building Syndrome'.

The Carolina Center to Discuss Worn-Out Woman Syndrome on December ...  -  04 Dec 2007
dBusinessNews Atlanta (press release),Chemical Detoxification and support for patients injured through exposure to mold, pesticides, hydraulic fluid, mercury, and sick building syndrome.

Keeping a cool head in a heated planet  -  04 Dec 2007
Deccan Herald,Poor ventilation systems and ineffective removal of polluted indoor air result in Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), recognised by the World Health Organisation

Toxic Mold Task Force Established in New York, as Threat to Public ...  -  04 Dec 2007
Newsinferno.com,Toxic mold severely sickens people and pets and is a leading cause of “sick building syndrome.� Last week, hundreds of Westbury apartment residents were

Mintz Levin Establishes Practice Group Dedicated To Subprime ...  -  04 Dec 2007
Earthtimes,The firm's team of seasoned coverage attorneys has dealt with a broad spectrum of coverage issues, including bad faith, tobacco, sick building syndrome,

AC can reduce sick days caused by high CO 2  -  Nov 19, 2007
www.acr-news.com,..."CO2 levels could be one of the major contributory factors to so-called sick building syndrome," said Bennett. Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used

300 percent mold spore concentration found in Pacific Heights building  -  Nov 29, 2007
Skyline View (subscription),..."This study indicates employees and students may be at significant risk for symptoms related to sick building syndrome." According to the study of Borgo and

Mold is the source for many flu-like afflictions  -  Nov 28, 2007
Newsday,...pets and is one of the leading causes of the phenomenon known as sick building syndrome, in which occupants experience acute illness from contaminants.

Healthy Indoor Environment First Step in Managing Allergic Diseases  -  Nov 8, 2007
Newswise (press release)According to the World Health Organization, diagnosis of “Sick Building Syndrome� requires demonstration of an elevated complaint or symptom prevalence that

High-rise fears l Bahrain's building surge 'needs a masterplan'  -  Nov 6, 2007
Gulf Daily News,He said poor indoor air quality could give rise to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) or building- related illnesses (BRI), which usually improve when a person

Duct and Air System Upkeep  -  Nov 29, 2007
Cooperator,..."People are concerned these days with 'sick building syndrome,' and the actual environment of the building, especially for the elderly and very young.

IT park green twin  -  Nov 27, 2007
Calcutta Telegraph,...“Worldwide, sick building syndrome, a fallout of unhealthy working conditions, has been fuelling attrition rates, even as people are becoming more and more

Toxic Mold in Westbury, Long Island Apartment Complex Forces ...  -  Nov 29, 2007
Newsinferno.com,Toxic mold severely sickens people and pets and is a leading cause of “sick building syndrome.� Moisture leaked into the inner walls at the Westbury luxury

Green schools get better results  -  Nov 26, 2007
The Coloradoan,..."Sometimes people have what they call sick building syndrome, where they are not feeling well but not sure why," Katz said. "That's because they are often

New WHS construction may include more natural lighting, ASU input  -  Nov 13, 2007
Watauga Democrat,Part of the group’s work is to look at “sick building syndrome,� the effect caused by toxins released from building materials and furniture.

Going Green – Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems Reap Benefits  -  Nov 12, 2007
Newswire Today (press release),Conditions such as sick building syndrome (SBS) become worryingly common due to structural changes in buildings that affect the quality of air circulating

'Green' Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems Reduce Long-term Costs ...  -  Nov 12, 2007
TMCnetWhen IAQ isn’t managed properly, people living or working in unhealthy buildings can develop sick building syndrome from pollutants in the air they breathe.

State to go green in 106 000 refitted edifices  -  Nov 10, 2007
Business Report,..."Green buildings have been known to eliminate the 'sick building syndrome'. Staff working in places with more fresh air and natural light, where there are

RCMP closer to new home  -  Nov 6, 2007
Standard Freeholder,Well, this facility will be the cure for the 'sick building' syndrome." During Monday's announcement, officials conceded the project has been talked about

Is CO2 making workers ill?  -  Nov 16, 2007
The Press Association..."CO2 levels could be one of the major contributory factors to so-called sick building syndrome," added Ms Bennett.

The Center for School Mold Help Launches Website with 1000 Articles!  -  Nov 14, 2007
E-Wire (press release),...and public health by providing educational and scientific information about toxic mold and Sick Building Syndrome, related to damp school buildings.

CO2 levels cause office staff to switch off  -  Nov 19, 2007
Director of Finance online,CO2 levels could be one of the major contributory factors to so-called sick building syndrome.� Inspect maintenance and service records of mechanical

Congress continues funding for antimicrobial copper medical trials  -  Nov 16, 2007
Mineweb,...in the design of HVAC systems and make a major contribution to the reduction of Sick Building Syndrome and the improvement of indoor air quality."

Green Plants Lower Stress, Enhance Productivity According to Eight ...  -  Nov 13, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...consultants with Farrow’s guidance incorporate plants that provide a natural, cost-effective way to clean indoor air and combat "Sick Building Syndrome.

Trouble in the air  -  Aug 20, 2007
South China Morning Post (subscription),Medical practitioner Brian Walker says the situation in Hong Kong regarding indoor air pollution and so-called sick building syndrome is probably worse than

They call it multiple chemical sensitivity  -  Jul 28, 2007
The Virginian-Pilot,...toxic injury, chemical AIDS, 20th century disease, total allergy syndrome, chemophobia, sick-building syndrome and toxicant-induced loss of tolerance.

Woman Sick After Arsenic, Toxins Invade Home  -  Aug 13, 2007
NewsNet5.com,CLEVELAND -- You may have heard of sick building syndrome, but what happens when the building that is making you sick is your own home?

Making money out of fresh air  -  Aug 12, 2007
Economic Times,With increasing awareness of sick building syndrome caused by stale air inside the buildings, more and more designers are going in for higher fresh air

When work gets up your nose  -  Aug 20, 2007
Irish Independent,SICK building syndrome is a condition now recognised among some office workers who develop a range of symptoms. They can include fatigue, headache, eye,

Strange company  -  Aug 16, 2007
New Statesman,Imagine sick building syndrome afflicting an entire town. And everywhere the sweet smell of honeysuckle - sometimes heady, sometimes stifling.

Every breath you take  -  Aug 1, 2007
Express Estates,In the absence of fresh air being let into a building on a regular basis, sick building syndrome can set in. This would typically set in two years after a

The Carolina Center Presents Discusses Nutritional Supplements on ...  -  Aug 20, 2007
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),Chemical Detoxification and support for patients injured through exposure to mold, pesticides, hydraulic fluid, mercury, and sick building syndrome.

Pollution watch: Staying indoors can be more harmful, says study  -  Aug 16, 2007
Pune Newsline,This discomfort called the sick building syndrome is in most cases because of indoor pollution. While outdoor pollution dominates public perception,

Not built like your grandfather's house  -  Aug 3, 2007
Annapolis Capital,With today's homes, problems like mold and mildew creep in, causing discomfort, allergies, and even an illness called Sick Building Syndrome.

Opposition to ethanol isn'ta not-in-my-backyard issue  -  Aug 18, 2007
The Barrie Examiner,These volatile organic compounds are increasingly associated with sick-building syndrome, as more people become hyper-sensitive to compounds such as these.

Electrical Fields Generate Health Problems  -  Jul 31, 2007
Environment News Service...deposition and contamination are often found in hospital ward environments and in buildings where incidents of sick building syndrome are noted.

New Car Smell - Good or Bad?  -  Aug 13, 2007
DentalPlans.com,Sick building syndrome, anyone? In March of 2007, an outfit calling itself The Ecology Center released a highly-publicized study of NCS that went so far as

Fired Selfridge worker sues  -  Jul 31, 2007
Macomb Daily,...that contractors' shoddy work resulted in mold-filled rooms in multiple structures on the large base, increasing the chance for "sick building syndrome.

Federal Funding Awarded to Test Antimicrobial Properties of Copper ...  -  Aug 1, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...in the design of HVAC systems and make a major contribution to the reduction of Sick Building Syndrome and the improvement of indoor air quality.




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