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Sick-building syndrome

C A Redlich1, J Sparer, M R Cullen

  • 1Yale Occupational and Environmental Medicine Program, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.

Lancet (London, England)
|April 5, 1997
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Sick-building syndrome (SBS) causes discomfort and can disable workplaces. Addressing both patient symptoms and building issues, like improving ventilation, is key to effective treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Medicine
  • Building Science

Background:

  • Sick-building syndrome (SBS) is a prevalent issue causing discomfort and workplace dysfunction.
  • While objective physiological abnormalities are uncommon, symptoms can be debilitating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the assessment and treatment strategies for sick-building syndrome.
  • To emphasize the importance of a holistic approach involving both patient and building evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Ruling out specific building-related illnesses through patient history and physical examination.
  • Conducting on-site building assessments to identify environmental factors.
  • Implementing building modifications such as ventilation improvements and source reduction.

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Main Results:

  • Sick-building syndrome symptoms can render workplaces non-functional.
  • On-site building assessments are highly beneficial for diagnosis.
  • Treatment requires addressing both the individual and the building environment.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive approach is necessary for managing sick-building syndrome.
  • Environmental interventions, including ventilation enhancement, are crucial even without identified etiological agents.
  • Effective management can restore workplace functionality and alleviate patient symptoms.