Sherin K M
J Fla Med Assoc. 1993 Jul;80(7):472-4.
Worker-related complaints of sick building and/or building-related illnesses are being recognized increasingly. Clinicians need to become more familiar with these syndromes which include asthma, humidifier fever, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and allergic rhinitis. In addition, various infectious diseases such as legionellosis, Q fever and viral respiratory conditions may be building exposure linked. Finally, toxin exposures to indoor air chemicals ranging from volatiles, copy paper, glue, and pesticides may be linked to health sequelae. Thus, these patients should have serious considerations, particularly where cluster illnesses with documented respiratory disorders and skin rashes are identified. Appropriate measures for diagnosis, treatment, documentation and advocacy for employee relocation pending corrective actions should follow.
与工作场所相关的病态建筑和/或建筑相关疾病的投诉越来越多。临床医生需要更加熟悉这些综合征，包括哮喘、加湿器热、过敏性肺炎和过敏性鼻炎。此外，各种传染病，如军团病、Q热和病毒性呼吸道疾病，可能与建筑物暴露有关。最后，接触室内空气化学物质中的毒素，从挥发性物质、复印纸、胶水到杀虫剂，都可能与健康后遗症有关。因此，对于这些患者应予以认真考虑，尤其是在发现有记录的呼吸道疾病和皮疹的群体疾病的情况下。在采取纠正措施之前，应采取适当的诊断、治疗、记录措施，并为员工重新安置提供支持。
