HEALTH

SHORT TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

• Neurotoxic symptoms: blurred or tunnel vision, nystagmus, disorientation, shaking and tremors, loss of balance and vertigo, seizures, loss of consciousness, parathesias;

• Neuropsychological or psychotoxic symtoms: 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.

• Other symptoms are being reported by crew and passengers

LONG TERM HEALTH EFFECTS

• Neurotoxic symptoms: numbness (fingers, lips, limbs), parathesias;

• Neuropsychological or psychotoxic symptoms: memory impairment, forgetfulness, lack of coordination, severe headaches, dizziness balance, 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 immunosuppression, 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.