Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a surprisingly common health issue that could affect many people in offices and homes in Martin County, FL. Someone suffering from this condition may feel ill if they spend time anywhere in a building or only after being in a specific room. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of sick building syndrome and how to fix them.
1. Headaches
If you get headaches after being inside, it could be due to SBS. You may get headaches because of chemical contaminants that come into the building. For example, pollutants from car exhausts and plumbing vents can get into the building if the building has poorly located windows, air intake vents, and other openings.
2. Dizziness and Nausea
Dizziness and nausea are other common symptoms of sick building syndrome. Carbon monoxide, high levels of dust and outdated computer displays that cause eye strain can all cause dizziness.
3. Dry Cough
Sick building syndrome also commonly leads to a dry cough. Chemical contaminants from inside the building may cause your dry cough. These include volatile organic compounds that may be emitted by pesticides, cleaning agents, and tobacco smoke inside the building.
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
To alleviate sick building syndrome, you must improve your indoor air quality. You can do this by regularly maintaining your HVAC system.
In some cases, a malfunctioning HVAC system will not properly filter out pollutants, which can lead to a dusty interior. You may want to reach out to a professional technician who can perform a system repair or install a replacement.
Air cleaning systems and other IAQ products can also help. Air filters may help capture particles that cause sick building syndrome. An HVAC professional can help you choose the best type of filter for your building.
If you’re dealing with sick building syndrome, the problem will not correct itself on its own. Contact us at Krauss & Crane Air Conditioning and schedule an appointment for routine maintenance in Martin County, FL.
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