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Health Effects
The consequences of indoor air pollution
What is in the book?
Chapter: Specific health problems
Sick Building Syndrome
The suspects
Health effects
Solutions
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Allergies, asthma, hypersensitivity
What is an allergy?
Health effects
Asthma
Hayfever
Other allergies
Since occupants of a building breathe the indoor air, it shouldn't come as a surprise that respiratory problems are the most common ill effects of indoor pollutants, and lung diseases are the third leading cause of death in the US. Health professionals, however, become more and more aware of other acute effects that involve the toxic characteristics of substances.
For example, each substance by itself may be harmless or below the acceptable level, but a combination of two or more can lead to health disorders. The health authorities observe an increase of allergies in the general population with symptoms that are non-specific to known allergens.
Headache, nausea, dizziness and irritations to the eye, nose, throat and skin may be caused by the many chemicals that are used in the manufacture of carpets, furniture and upholstery.
The adhesives that keep the floor and wall coverings and the laminates on furniture in place will release toxic gases for many years.