sick building syndrome An extrinsic allergic alveolitis that is characterized by a set of symptoms such as headache, fatigue, eye irritation, and breathing difficulties that affect workers in modern airtight office buildings. The disease is caused by indoor pollutants (as formaldehyde fumes, particulate matter, or microorganisms), and the symptoms tend to disappear when affected individuals leave the building. UMLS_CUI:C0037050 disease_ontology MESH:D018877 SNOMEDCT_US_2020_03_01:19076009 DOID:2710 extrinsic allergic alveolitis