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“Home is where the heart is” this saying stands true for most of us. After a hectic day at work or out running some important errands one looks forward to going back home and unwinding. A place where we can completely relax & be ourselves without any discomfort whatsoever. We spend a major part of our life in these constructed domains we call homes. In today’s day and age the construction of buildings has come a long way. It has advanced far from what is was a decade back Nowadays building constructions are more focused towards energy efficiency & comfort. The buildings are equipped with central heating & cooling systems as a norm, even in the construction of commercial complexes more advanced techniques are used & a more elaborate attention is paid towards the making of any building …Like the concept of making the building more airtight is the appropriate answer to minimize heat or cool air loss. But here the point of discussion is a term known as the “Sick Building Syndrome”, which is the spectrum of specific & non-specific symptoms. It is important to note that "sick building syndrome" is not the same as "building related illness" which refers to a specific airborne building contaminant. To get a little know how on the topic read on …..this could help you tremendously to prevent your self from any sort of health problem & make you more anticipatory towards problem whose root cause you could never have detected. The term “sick building syndrome” stands for a situation in which the occupants of a building experience acute health and comfort effects which appear to be linked to the amount of time spent in a building but nothing specific can be pin pointed upon. The occupants seem to be faced with certain kind of allergic like reactions or headaches. …they could also experience symptoms like lethargy, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, irritation of mucous membranes, eye or even nasopharyngeal irritation & sensitivity to odours. Oddly when these symptoms were observed to be present only when the people were in the particular building & not when they were not in there. Sick building syndrome is more often than not prevalent to asthmatic patients who are already exposed to a large amount of allergies due to indoor allergens. The contributor to sick building syndrome can be broadly categorized into Major combustion Pollutants. Inappropriate & mishandling of heating devices to a large extent can produce pollutants at harmful levels. Carbon monoxide (CO), which is an asphyxiant, and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2), which are irritants, are three of the more common products of combustion pollutants in the home. Biological air Pollutants. Biological like dander, molds, dust mites are carried on by animals and other people through homes & buildings. High relative humidity, flooding, inadequate exhaust of bathrooms or kitchens, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, drip pans under cooling coils, pets, and components of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are all sources of biological air pollutants. Three types of human disease can come from these biological pollutants: infections in which pathogens invade human tissue; hypersensitivity diseases which involve specific activity of the immune system; and toxicosis in which biologically produced chemical toxins cause direct toxic effects. In many cases, "sick building syndrome" may be related to microbial contamination in buildings. Volatile Organic Compounds Scents and hair sprays, household products such as finishes, rug and oven cleaners, paints, thinners, dry cleaning fluids, some copiers and printers, some glues and adhesives, markers, and photo solutions are among some of the common products that may emit VOCs. One of the major irritants in "sick building syndrome" is formaldehyde. Heavy Metals Although, over the years the exposure to heavy metals has reduced in buildings. The concern about heavy metals as an indoor air pollutant is greatest in older, deteriorating housing or during rehab or reconstruction projects of older buildings. Now that we know what the causes for sick building syndrome are the other thing to watch out for in case you want to know if you are suffering from the same is to see if the other residents are also suffering from similar ailments. The best way to protect your health is to see to the circulation of fresh air. The ventilation is appropriate & the building design is keeping in mind all these essentials. Thus we can actually save ourselves from unnecessary harm to health & enjoy the comforts of our homes to fullest. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED, YOU NEED THE LAW FIRM OF BOURGAULT & HARDING CALL 800.880.1438 Copyright 2006 - All Rights Reserved Bourgault & Harding, A Law Firm 1100 East Bridger Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101 tel 702.384.8023 fax 702.384.5731 Nevada Sick Building Syndrome Attorneys Disclaimer: The Las Vegas Auto Accidents, and Big-Rig Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Airplane Accidents, Bus & Train Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Boating & Watercraft Accidents, Swimming Pool Accidents, Amusement Park Accidents, Construction Site Accidents, Drunk Driver Accidents, Defective Roads Accidents, Wrongful Death, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Burn Injury, Animal Attacks/Dog Bite, Slip and Fall Accidents, Premises Liability, Dangerous Drugs Litigation, Defective Medical Devices, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Substances in Nevada. 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