phthalic acid and Sick Building Syndrome

phthalic acid has been researched along with Sick Building Syndrome in 3 studies

phthalic acid: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7178
phthalic acid : A benzenedicarboxylic acid cosisting of two carboxy groups at ortho positions.

Sick Building Syndrome: A group of symptoms that are two- to three-fold more common in those who work in large, energy-efficient buildings, associated with an increased frequency of headaches, lethargy, and dry skin. Clinical manifestations include hypersensitivity pneumonitis (ALVEOLITIS, EXTRINSIC ALLERGIC); allergic rhinitis (RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, PERENNIAL); ASTHMA; infections, skin eruptions, and mucous membrane irritation syndromes. Current usage tends to be less restrictive with regard to the type of building and delineation of complaints. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

Research

Studies (3)

Authors

Reviews

1 review available for phthalic acid and Sick Building Syndrome

Other Studies

2 other studies available for phthalic acid and Sick Building Syndrome