Sick building syndrome: are UK libraries affected?

摘要

Sick building syndrome is characterised by occupants of a particular building suffering from a range of symptoms which may include eye, nose and throat irritations, dry skin, headaches, coughs, wheezing, nausea, dizziness, lethargy, hypersensitivity and erythema. This paper discusses the results of a survey which examined the evidence and possible causes of sick building syndrome in libraries. The findings suggests that sick building syndrome exists in libraries and that air-conditioned libraries are more likely to be affected than those that are naturally ventilated.