What are the indicators of SBS and BRI?
Indicators of SBS include: 1. Building occupants complain of symptoms associated with acute discomfort, e.g., headache; eye, nose, or throat irritation; dry cough; dry or itchy skin; dizziness and nausea; difficulty in concentrating; fatigue; and sensitivity to odours. 2. The cause of the symptoms is not known. Most of the complainants report relief soon after leaving the building. Indicators of BRI include: 1. Building occupants complain of symptoms such as cough; chest tightness; fever, chills; and muscle aches 2. The symptoms can be clinically defined and have clearly identifiable causes, such as Legionnaires Disease, Pontiac fever, Histoplasmosis, sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma or dermatitis. Complainants may require prolonged recovery times after leaving the building.
