sick house syndrome

Sick house syndrome (sick house) refers to health effects due to indoor air pollution, etc. such as chemical substances generated from building materials etc. inside buildings.
Symptoms such as irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and skin, and symptoms such as headache and dizziness have been reported as symptoms.

There are no symptoms in other buildings, and if symptoms occur in some buildings, there is a possibility of sick house syndrome.

This syndrome is thought to be caused by air quality and environmental factors in buildings.

The symptoms and severity of sick house syndrome may vary from person to person, and there may be people with sick house syndrome or people who do not get sick house syndrome in one building.
The cause of sick house syndrome is that substances such as volatile organic compounds (VOC) fill the room and are contaminated, and there is also the possibility of bacteria and mold due to temperature and humidity management issues.

To prevent or reduce sick house syndrome, the following measures are effective.

• Regular ventilation and use of air purifiers
• In addition to building materials, pay attention to furniture, etc., and choose products with low VOC

If bacteria or mold are unlikely to be the cause of sick house syndrome, it is also possible that volatile organic compounds are generated from building materials, furniture, etc.

Ventilation may not be sufficient, especially during the season when windows are often closed, so detailed ventilation is recommended.

If you have any questions, questions, or concerns about sick houses, please feel free to contact us.

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