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In this special report, the possible causes of indoor air pollution and its impact on the health, comfort and productivity of the building occupant are discussed. The causes and symptoms of sick building syndrome, allergy and environmental-illnesses and building related illnesses are discussed in the context of building environments. The remediation and prevention measures examine the solution to the problems caused by indoor air pollution in buildings
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Singh, J. Impact of indoor air pollution on health, comfort and productivity of the occupants. Aerobiologia 12, 121–127 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02248136
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