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[Sick building syndrome: three case reports].

Authors :
Bogacka E
Source :
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego [Pol Merkur Lekarski] 1999 May; Vol. 6 (35), pp. 273-5.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

SBS--sick building syndrome--is a set multi-organ symptoms related to long-term staying in "sick buildings". These are modern, energy saving, air tight buildings with reduced ventilation. As a result of such construction, harmful, air-borne substances issued by interior decoration materials, air-conditioning systems and working people are cumulated. The study presents three cases of allergic patients whose original allergic illnesses got aggravated as an effect of: 1) staying in a freshly redecorated room, 2) staying in a fully air-conditioned room, 3) long-term exposition to bacteria and fungi allergens developing in old, used up filters of a car air-condition system.

Details

Language :
Polish
ISSN :
1426-9686
Volume :
6
Issue :
35
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10437400