lung and airway disorders
Building Related Illnesses
Nonspecific building related symptoms
Building-related symptoms are symptoms that occur in association with a specific indoor environment but are not easily categorized as a single definable illness. The term sick building syndrome has been used to refer to illnesses that occur in clusters of people within a building, but this term is being replaced by the term building-related symptoms. The symptoms of building-related illnesses are often very general and may include the following: Itchy, irritated, dry, or watery eyes Runny nose or nasal congestion Throat soreness or tightness Cough and chest congestion Dry, itchy skin or unexplained rashes Headache, lethargy, or difficulty concentrating 