Yet the establishment still declares that there may ONLY be short-term health effects from exposure. The CAA set up an NHS Care Pathway for those with long-term effects whereby their GP refers them to St.Thomas’ Hospital Toxicology Department, but no one that has been referred (that we know of) has ever had any tests performed at that department.
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh KBE, MD, Dsc, FRCS,FRCP - National Medical Director, NHS England states: ‘ Aerotoxic Syndrome is not a medically recognised condition. Any patient presenting with chronic fatigue, respiratory problems or any other known symptom which could be associated with what has been described as “Aerotoxic Syndrome” would be treated using the appropriate Care Pathway for their specific medical diagnosis’.
Why did the CAA go to the trouble of creating an NHS Care Pathway for those who’s short-term symptoms have not been just short-term, but have continued and worsened when there is no treatment or testing for them anyway? The NHS does not recognise the illness caused by exposure to aircraft oil ‘Aerotoxic Syndrome’ and will only treat the individual symptoms. Is it any wonder that so many people are ill and suffering on a daily basis? Is it any wonder that too many cabin crew and pilots have died at such a young age?
Action is needed now. There has been enough scientific research to prove that aircraft oil is harmful to human health and it has been known for decades that contaminants from aircraft oil leak into the air conditioning system of bleed air aircraft. Filters and onboard sensors must be fitted NOW.