SBS vs. Building-related Illnesses (BRIs)
SBS vs. Building-related Illnesses (BRIs)
- BRIs include
- Pontiac fever
- Legionnaires disease
- Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- Humidifier fever
- BRIs have clinical signs, which usually are absent for SBS
- BRIs persist outside of the building, SBS is alleviated upon leaving the building
- SBS is affected by psychological factors