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Aerotoxic Syndrome

Exposición a sustancias nocivas presentes en el aire de la cabina de los aviones.

What is Aerotoxic Syndrome?

It is a set of respiratory and neurological symptoms that originate from relatively frequent contact with toxins present in the air of commercial aircraft cabins, as it comes from the engines of the aircraft itself and contains high amounts of chemical products, mainly from synthetic oils used in turbines and compressors. These chemical products are used as antioxidants, lubricants, flame retardants, etc., such as organophosphorus pesticides, especially tricresyl phosphates (TCP) and PBDEs.

Although cases have been recorded since 1999, it is a little-known pathology, but with more and more cases, which requires specialized knowledge for its diagnosis and treatment.

The people affected are mainly flight personnel from any airline (maintenance technicians, flight attendants, and pilots), frequent travelers who make at least 2 flights per week, and occasionally, vulnerable people who travel by plane, such as patients with serious chronic pathologies, pregnant women, or children.

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Acute or chronic symptoms of Aerotoxic Syndrome

The usual acute symptoms are neurological: headaches, difficulty memorizing or concentrating, dizziness or sensation of vertigo, convulsions, tremors, panic attacks... To these symptoms are sometimes added respiratory symptoms such as cough, itchy throat, difficulty breathing, nosebleeds, etc.

Gastrointestinal disorders, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, also sometimes appear. Muscle pains. Rash or skin itching. Fatigue. Sudden increase in blood pressure.

In chronic cases, signs of degeneration of brain tissue, surface antineuronal antibodies, and cognitive impairment of various levels are detected, as well as depression and/or anxiety.

It is very important, when detecting these symptoms and belonging to one of the affected risk groups, to consult a specialist in Aerotoxic Syndrome for an accurate diagnosis and to establish an appropriate treatment protocol.

The importance of prevention in Aerotoxic Syndrome

Obviously, the most effective measure is to modify the laws that affect the causes. An urgent regulation of the limits on the amount of chemical substances that the air in an aircraft cabin can contain has been necessary for years.

In addition, it is essential to disseminate the causes and symptoms of this syndrome among the public and professionals and to avoid the permanent silence on this issue by those affected.

Treatment for Aerotoxic Syndrome

One of the initial steps involves adhering to the guidelines of Environmental Medicine, enhancing daily habits with a healthy lifestyle free from chemical pollutants, and maintaining a balanced, natural diet.

At Biosalud Day Hospital, we administer an intensive and periodic treatment involving detoxification therapies, Glutathione infusions, and specific draining substances tailored for these types of chemicals. We complement this treatment with oral liposomal Glutathione and melatonin to protect brain tissue. We also recommend frequent sauna use under supervision.

Furthermore, INUSpheresis® has proven to be the most effective system for completely cleansing affected tissues of all types of chemical substances in Aerotoxic Syndrome, owing to its efficacy in filtering chemical products contained in the blood. Analysis of the eluate, which contains all the filtered substances, allows for scientific verification of the procedure's high effectiveness.

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