I dont know what is going on? New furniture, carpets, paint, it was terrible. This was back in October, it is now December Xmas. I am still suffering from headaches and the doctor keeps saying an ear infection? Anybody have any tests I can take or advice on what it could be?
2006-12-20 11:16:42 · 6 answers · asked by John-John 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
This sounds to me like Sick Building Syndrome. SBS is a condition that affects new buildings almost exclusively however can affect older building that have had major renovations. SBS is caused by number one organic vapours given off by curring paints; glue and new furniture, number two inappropriate or lower than necessary fresh air flows leading a buildup of carbon dioxide from the breath and organic vapours from glues and other sources, number three low or faulty artificial lighting with very low levels of ambient natural light. These are the main causes of SBS however there are many more and if your building has SBS there is very little that can be done. You might try opening a few doors and turning the air-conditioning flows up a bit, but that will only helps if caused by one or two factors. Hope this helps.
2006-12-20 11:55:08 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur N 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YUO need your air conditioning and heating checked. I would ask the company to have the whole building checked to find out why.
It'll be cheaper than all of those later to come lawsuits and workers comp. claims.
YOu don't say what else you are near in relation to noise, or smpg, heavy traffic ect. you could be picking up an ulti frequency sound like the kind used to scare birds a way. Check to make sure there isn't an enterence with one of those machines in it.
Check your water also.
At this stage with that many people you could call the atlanta center for disease control and ask for their help before someone gets killed or worse disabled for life.
2006-12-20 11:33:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All new textures, glues, cleaning agents, possibly molds, drywalls, plasters and HVAC units means trouble. Your building maintenance contractor should be doing air contaminant levels and if not, then call the city board of health. If it hasn't quelled by now, someone has to take action before someone becomes seriously ill.
2006-12-20 21:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by miladybc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call city hall. Depending on where you live it is either the city's or the province's/state's responsibility to send someone over to take air samples. Your tax dollars pay for this. Let this Health Board/Ministry put an end to this. (It can be virtually anything like poor ventilation, cleaning agents used by housecleaning staff, etc.). Good luck!!
2006-12-20 11:29:30 · answer #4 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be carbon monoxide poisoning. they have pretty much the same symptoms. or its just the smell of paint and carpit and new furniture. i have trouble sitting in new school bus's because the seats smell new but i get sick and get a really bad headache. by the way doctors dont know ****
2006-12-20 11:26:39 · answer #5 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you should have the place checked for mold and mildew.mold causes continued illness and can be fatal with prolonged exposure. i would ask the doctor if mold could be the cause
2006-12-20 11:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋