Environmental Medicine

Sick Building Syndrome: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may indicate sick building syndrome: Mucosal irritation in the nasopharynx (nasopharynx). Eye burning Rhinitis (cold) Hoarseness Respiratory infections and cough such as bronchitis – inflammation of the bronchi. Worsening of pre-existing respiratory diseases such as bronchial asthma. Allergic reactions Xeroderma (dry skin) Pruritus (itching) Exanthem (rash) Headache Fatigue Weakened immune … Sick Building Syndrome: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Sick Building Syndrome: Causes

Pathogenesis (disease development) Sick building syndrome (SBS) is observed in many newly occupied buildings. In this case, mucosal irritation usually occurs as a result of the various agents of exposure described below (emissions from building products or furnishings, e.g., volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, fibers). This reaction is basically normal. However, in SBS, according to … Sick Building Syndrome: Causes

Overheating (Hyperthermia)

Hyperthermia (ICD-10-GM R50.9: Fever, unspecified; ICD-10-GM T88.3: Malignant hyperthermia due to anesthesia) is overheating that affects the entire body. In this disorder, there is an overheating of the body against the control of the thermoregulatory center (in the hypothalamus area). The set point of the body temperature is normal to decreased, which distinguishes hyperthermia from … Overheating (Hyperthermia)

Overheating (Hyperthermia): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by hyperthermia: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Aggravation of existing conditions such as pulmonary insufficiency (limitation of lung function). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99). Cardiovascular failure [complication of: Heat collapse, hydroprive heat exhaustion (due to lack of water), saloprive heat exhaustion (due to lack of … Overheating (Hyperthermia): Complications

Overheating (Hyperthermia): Classification

According to the cause, heat shock is divided into two groups: Exertional heat stroke ( EHS). Classical (“classical heat stroke”, CHS) Etiology (causes) Strainful physical stress Caused by ambient heat Load induced Independent of physical stress Frequency peak Mainly in younger people Especially for older people

Overheating (Hyperthermia): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: Assessment of consciousness using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height, body temperature; furthermore: Inspection (viewing) Skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae (white part of the eye) [sweating (hot, very red skin, … Overheating (Hyperthermia): Examination

Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals

Drug residues in drinking water are a growing problem, according to environmental experts. More than 150 active ingredients have been detected several times in the environment in research projects and special measurement programs – mostly in lakes, streams and rivers. According to the Federal Environment Agency, the most common substances found in the environment and, … Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals

Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals: Wastewater Treatment

Drug residues in drinking water cannot be adequately filtered out by normal treatment of the water in the wastewater treatment plant. What are the consequences? We explain what companies and consumers can do. Wastewater treatment: how is water purified? Conventional wastewater treatment plants cannot adequately filter pharmaceutical residues. In the second stage, the mostly mechanically … Drinking Water Contamination By Pharmaceuticals: Wastewater Treatment

Weather: Consequences for Health

Fatigue, headaches or joint pain: many of these complaints are associated with the weather. The so-called “weather sensitivity” is a well-known phenomenon. In 2013, as part of an extensive study by the German Weather Service, around 1,600 Germans stated in a survey that they saw a connection between the weather and their own health. But … Weather: Consequences for Health

Red, Blue, Yellow or Green: Recipes do Not Last Forever

Red, blue, yellow or green: the prescriptions and prescriptions issued by the doctor in the four different color codes each have a different meaning and only a limited “shelf life”, which is also quite different. Basically, the following applies: a maximum of three drugs may be prescribed per prescription. Different colors identify the prescriptions The … Red, Blue, Yellow or Green: Recipes do Not Last Forever