Sick Building Syndrome | Moldbusters Blog

When proper cleaning and maintenance is neglected, it will likely lead to the increase of biological contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, pollen, and mold. These contaminants can introduce a variety of ailments into your workplace. This contamination is often referred to as “Sick Building Syndrome”. Some of the potential symptoms include, but are not limited to, chest tightness, muscle aches, coughing, fever, chills, and numerous allergic reactions such as upper respiratory congestion and mucous membrane irritation. Symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome Symptoms Related to Building Related Illness:

Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue
Concentration Difficulties
Irritation of Eye, Nose & Throat
Fever
Muscle Aches
Chills
Cough
Tightness in the chest

If you're still not sure whether you suffer from Sick Building Syndrome, scheduling an appointment with a physician can rule out other illnesses and conditions that may be to blame for your symptoms. When communicating symptoms to your doctor, it is important to factor in all of the symptoms that have occurred within the last few months. Symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome often occur at different times, so it is common for them to be dismissed as unrelated unless observed over a number of months. What can I do about Sick Building Syndrome? If you think that your home may be a carrier of Sick Building Syndrome, then take action. Something as simple as an air duct cleaning can improve the quality of your enviornment making for happier and healthier workers.