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Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a problem that can occur in buildings used regularly. When this problem occurs, it can lead to health problems for the people who live in the building and the surrounding community. The syndrome can be caused by various factors, including increased humidity, poor air circulation, and other factors. Identifying Sick Building Syndrome There is a growing trend of people becoming aware of sick building syndrome (SBS), a condition caused by the use of Building materials that are not fully compatible with the occupant's body. SBS can cause serious health problems in occupants, and it is important to identify the signs and symptoms early to address the problem. Since SBS is easily identified by a number of building occupants when experiencing specific symptoms, such as Headaches, Eye, Nose, or Throat Irritation, Cough, Dry or Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Nausea, Difficulty Focusing, Fatigue, Sensitivity to Odors, when present, in conjunction with other symptoms i...

If you live in an area where wildfire smoke is a problem, it's important to protect your HVAC system from the smoke. Wildfire smoke contains particles that can cause respiratory problems and other health complications. The EPA recommends using an exhaust gas cleaner (EGC) system to protect your HVAC system from smoke. Here's how it works: The air conditioning and furnace are connected by a duct system. The air being blown out of the vents is filtered through a filter. The air then goes through a heat exchanger, which removes the heat and condenses it back into the duct system. If you have an EGC system installed in your furnace or air conditioning system, you can use this filter to prevent harmful contaminants from entering your home.  Tips to Protecting HVAC System from Wildfire Smoke One of the most important things to do when fighting a wildfire is to keep your HVAC system running safely and efficiently. Unfortunately, many homeowners don't take these precautions, and a...