Table 7

Factors predictive of symptoms in building D: the naturally ventilated building

Symptom Environmental factor p Value
Stuffy nose
Runny noseThermal comfort index (PPD)<0.01
Itchy eyesHead floor temperature gradient<0.001
Mean temperature<0.001
Dry throat
HeadacheAir diffusion index (ADPI)=0.01
Air turbulence<0.001
Mean temperature<0.01
Reduced high frequency noise<0.01
LethargyParticulates (10 μm)=0.01
Dry skin