Additional Medical Information

The following documents provide useful information about Aerotoxic Syndrome, symptoms and treatments. It will also be worthwhile passing them on to your doctor, who may not have heard of this illness. The information on this website is not intended to, and does not in anyway, constitute medical advice. The material is provided for information purposes only and is based upon the authors’ personal experiences or point of view. For medical advice please consult a your GP and/or a qualified medical consultant.

Aerotoxic Syndrome – Introduction for GPs

It may help your doctor to have some idea of the condition you’re seeking help for. If you have a limited time for your first consultation, this letter may help put your doctor in the picture.

Exposure to Bleed Air Contaminants Among Airline Workers – A Guide for Health Care Providers

Funded by the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Aviation Medicine. April 2009 version. Exposure to Bleed Air Contaminants Among Airline Workers – A Guide for Health Care Providers.

At the Laboratory after exposure to contaminated cabin air

After an incident with suspected cabin air contamination it is in your own best interest to compile a complete medical documentation, including diagnosis in case of subsequent medical problems that may require a work related injury record.go HERE for INFO

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A disease caused by toxic chemical exposure

Breakthrough study on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity shows MCS is an epidemic caused by toxic chemicals; peer-reviewed papers are published in prestigious toxicology reference work.

Drugs vs Organophosphates

A look at which medication drugs might have dangerous side affects for people with organophosphate poisoning.

Dental Amalgam and Synergistic Effects of Neurotoxins

A discussion of the effects of mercury from dental amalgams and how it can react synergistically with other neurotoxins in the body.

Treatment Options

Symptoms resulting from exposure to toxic chemicals can vary and there are a wide range of treatment options. This briefing sheet lists all the treatments sufferers have tried. You can use it to help in the discussion about the way forward.

M. Abou-Donia – Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology

The overall research program in his laboratory is directed toward understanding the basic mechanisms by which chemicals adversely affect the nervous system. This should lead to a better assessment of acute and chronic neurotoxicities and the development of drugs to prevent or treat them. We are primarily concerned with neurotoxicants that produce Wallerian-type degeneration of the axon and myelin of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Read more…

Practical Guidance for Pilots & Cabin Crew with Aerotoxic Syndrome

A look at Aerotoxic Syndrome symptoms which may be of interest to all aircrew and passengers. A discussion of implications on career options will be of particular interest to pilots. Practical Guidance for Pilots and Cabin Crew with Aerotoxic Syndrome symptoms