What is Sick Building Syndrome?

Dubai: Sick building syndrome (SBS) is when people have a range of symptoms related to a certain building, most often a workplace, and there is no specific identifiable cause.

Most cases of SBS occur in open-plan offices, although people sometimes develop the symptoms while in other buildings that are occupied by lots of people, including schools, libraries and museums.

The symptoms of SBS may include:

• Headaches and dizziness
• Nausea
• Aches and pains
• Fatigue
• Poor concentration
• Shortness of breath or chest tightness, eye and throat irritation
• Irritated, blocked or running nose
• Skin irritation such skin rashes and dry itchy skin

Source: National Health Service in the U K