Have you ever heard of the Sick Building Syndrome?
Breathing polluted air inside an enclosed place
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a phenomenon in which occupants of an enclosed place suffer from symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, breathing difficulties and irritation, which appear to be related to the time spent inside the building itself. These symptoms often disappear or improve significantly when people leave the building.
The emergence of increasingly isolated buildings and the fact that we spend more than 90 percent of our days indoors have only encouraged the manifestation of Sick Building Syndrome.
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), SBS affects 30 percent of modern buildings causing discomfort to about 20 percent of the people who live in them.
What are the most common symptoms
Symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome can vary among individuals and include headaches; irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; dryness or irritation of the skin; fatigue and difficulty concentrating; nausea and dizziness; coughing and shortness of breath; and sensitivity to odors and chemicals.
The symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome are often caused by a combination of factors, including poor ventilation, high concentration of VOCs and biological pollutants, and environmental conditions.
Lack of adequate air exchange can cause pollutants to accumulate.
Ensuring adequate air exchange to dilute pollutants, controlling humidity, reducing sources of pollution, and educating occupants on the importance of indoor air quality are the first steps to be taken to bring benefits and preserve well-being.
Sick Building Syndrome is a complex condition that can significantly affect quality of life and productivity.
Recognizing common symptoms and taking preventive measures can help improve the indoor environment and occupant well-being.
Radoff Solution
Countering Sick Building Syndrome is possible through the use of air quality monitoring devices in order to always be aware of what we are breathing inside a building where we spend most of our days.
Radoff has created highly innovative and user-friendly technology products that allow you to find out all the values of key indoor environmental parameters in real time. The user, through the app that can be downloaded on Ios or Android smartphones, can view all the measured data and receive useful advice to improve air quality in case of critical issues.
Radoff’s technology is patented and certified by ENEA (National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development); it is extremely accurate and fast not only in measuring but also in reporting data.
Radoff’s products are more than technological tools: they are the expedient for preventing health problems while preserving the well-being and living comfort of all people.
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