Photo: The London Economic.
G-YMMU - Five Fume Events - ‘Serious Occurrence’ according to the AAIB - AND cause of the fumes was not found - BUT this aircraft is still flying.
http://avherald.com/h?article=4c9f1208
What health effects can be experienced from contaminated air in aircraft:
Symptoms from short term exposure:
Symptoms from single or short-term exposures include
neurotoxic symptoms: blurred or tunnel vision, nystagmus, disorientation, shaking and tremors, loss of balance and vertigo, seizures, loss of consciousness, parathesias;
neuropsychological symptoms: memory impairment, headache, light-headedness, dizziness, confusion and feeling intoxicated;
gastro-intestinal symptoms: nausea, vomiting;
respiratory symptoms: cough, breathing difficulties (shortness of breath), tightness in chest, respiratory failure requiring oxygen;
cardiovascular symptoms: increased heart rate and palpitations;
irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways.
Neurotoxicity is a major flight safety concern, especially where exposures are intense.
Symptoms from long term exposure:
Symptoms from long term low-level exposure or residual symptoms from exposure events include:
neurotoxic symptoms: numbness (fingers, lips, limbs), parathesias;
neuropsychological symptoms: memory impairment, forgetfulness, lack of co-ordination, severe headaches, dizziness, sleep disorders;
gastro-intestinal symptoms: salivation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea;
respiratory symptoms: breathing difficulties (shortness of breath), tightness in chest, respiratory failure, susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections;
cardiovascular symptoms: chest pain, increased heart rate and palpitations;
skin symptoms: skin itching and rashes, skin blisters (on uncovered body parts), hair loss;
irritation of eyes, nose and upper airways;
sensitivity: signs of immunosupression, chemical sensitivity leading to acquired or multiple chemical sensitivity
general: weakness and fatigue (leading to chronic fatigue), exhaustion, hot flashes, joint pain, muscle weakness and pain.
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https://www.anstageslicht.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Geschichten/Aerotoxisches_Syndrom/WINDER_BALOUET-2000.pdf