Document Type : Original Article

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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

Abstract

In this research, we investigated basic symptoms of syndrome in illnesses of sick buildings. We designed a questionnaire and asked from male of dormitory residence. Questions of the questionnaire were more about known symptoms of buildings (Shortness of breath, inflammation, swelling and burning eyes, runny nose, malaise and fatigue, drowsiness, headache) exacerbations time intervals in the residence (6 am-2pm; 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am) Equipment and devices that people deal with it in at least 10% ( Personal computer, copier, printer, gas cookers) and the most symptoms of creating sick building syndrome (Lack of ventilation, proximity to street noise, high humidity, contaminated materials, pollution sources also most of places of syndromes (corridors, rooms, Toilets, kitchen, upper class, almost everywhere)

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