Human genes for sick building syndrome
Sick building syndrome [DOID:2710]
An extrinsic allergic alveolitis that is characterized by a set of symptoms such as headache, fatigue, eye irritation, and breathing difficulties that affect workers in modern airtight office buildings. The disease is caused by indoor pollutants (as formaldehyde fumes, particulate matter, or microorganisms), and the symptoms tend to disappear when affected individuals leave the building.
Synonyms: sick building syndrome, DOID:2710, sick building disease, sick building disorder, sick building syndromes