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Recently, there have been reports of toxic fumes occurring in the cabins of some airplanes, and these reports raise new questions: Passenger and crew safety.
People said they experienced unexplained odors, smoke, and haze during the flight, sometimes followed by sudden bouts of illness.
A recent Wall Street Journal report investigated claims by pilots and flight attendants who said they experienced serious illness after the report. Hume event.
However, industry insiders dispute any direct link.
Several individual cases were taken up. journal These include a report of a 54-year-old pilot who developed neurological symptoms after reporting fumes in the aircraft cabin.
Concerns about the safety of aircraft cabins have been raised following recent reports of toxic gases circulating on some flights. (St. Petersburg)
Kenneth J. Perry, an emergency medicine physician in South Carolina, told Fox News Digital that being in an airplane cabin can intensify the body’s response to irritants in the air, especially for people with respiratory illnesses.
“The most common symptoms are: Cough, wheezing, and other symptoms It’s inflammation of the airways,” Perry said.
While reports of serious outcomes have garnered attention, Perry stressed that most suspected exposures on planes involve irritants, rather than substances that can cause long-term harm.
Airlines stress that unusual odors do not necessarily indicate a safety threat.
The first and most effective step in treating a suspected inhalation exposure is to remove the person from the environment and provide access to fresh air, he said.
In most cases, symptoms improve after exposure ends.
The most important step if inhalation exposure is suspected is to move the person away from the affected area so they can get fresh air, doctors said. (St. Petersburg)
Perry also noted that symptoms may be felt more acutely depending on the conditions on the plane.
Airplane cabins are exposed to pressures equivalent to those at an altitude of approximately 8,000 feet, so oxygen levels are lower than on the ground.
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Reduced oxygen levels can worsen respiratory symptoms, especially for passengers with respiratory illnesses. Inflammation of the airways from irritants and toxins can be felt more severely during flight, he said.
In rare cases, long-term effects may be suspected; Follow-up care from experts A doctor, such as a pulmonologist, may be recommended, Perry noted.
If you encounter problems with irritants or toxins on a plane, Perry said it’s best to remain calm.
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“The more you can stay calm, the more likely you are to improve quickly,” he says.
Commercial aircraft must meet strict cabin air quality standards designed to protect both passengers and crew. Federal Aviation Administration.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires commercial aircraft to adhere to cabin air standards to protect passengers and crew. (St. Petersburg)
The agency notes that in rare cases where mechanical issues can cause smoke to enter the cabin, airlines are required to: Please report those incidents.
The FAA investigates each case and ensures repairs are made before the aircraft is returned to service.
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Fox News Digital previously reported. Airlines including Delta Air Lines Following reported cabin emissions incidents, countries are replacing or upgrading equipment and highlighting efforts to address air quality concerns.
The airline also emphasizes that unusual odors do not necessarily indicate a safety threat.
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“Different odors can occur for different reasons and are normal in aircraft operations and maintenance.” JetBlue spokesperson he told FOX News Digital earlier this year.
“We will never operate an aircraft if we believe it poses a risk to the health or safety of our customers or crew.”
Fox News Digital’s Deirdre Bardolph contributed reporting.
