The effect of varying levels of outdoor-air supply on the symptoms of sick building syndrome

Article Abstract:

Increasing the supply of outdoor air in an office building may not be an effective method for reducing the symptoms of sick building syndrome experienced by office workers. Sick building syndrome is a disorder characterized by irritation of the skin and mucous membranes, headache, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. A study examined the effect of changing the outdoor air supply on the symptoms of sick air syndrome experienced by 1,546 office workers in four buildings over three two-week periods. Changes in the outdoor air supply did not significantly affect the frequency of symptoms experienced by the office workers or their perceptions of the office environment. An average of 14% of the office workers experienced symptoms during periods of increased ventilation or during periods of decreased ventilation.

Health aspects, Causes of, Office buildings, Indoor air quality, Heating, cooling and ventilation, Sick building syndrome

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Restless legs syndrome

Article Abstract:

The treatment of restless legs syndrome is reviewed based on the case of a 45-year-old woman. People with this neurological disease have an overwhelming urge to move their legs at night. This often keeps them from getting enough sleep.

Care and treatment, Diagnosis, Restless legs syndrome

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