The symptoms of nerve agent poisoning are grouped as MILD--those
which you recognize and for which you can perform self-aid, and
SEVERE--those which require buddy aid.
a. MILD Symptoms (081-831-1030).
- Unexplained runny nose.
- Unexplained sudden headache.
- Sudden drooling.
- Difficulty seeing (blurred vision).
- Tightness in the chest or difficulty in breathing.
- Localized sweating and twitching (as a result of small amount
of nerve agent on skin).
- Stomach cramps.
- Nausea.
b. SEVERE Signs/Symptoms (081-831-1031).
- Strange or confused behavior.
- Wheezing, difficulty in breathing, and coughing.
- Severely pinpointed pupils.
- Red eyes with tearing (if agent gets into the eyes).
- Vomiting.
- Severe muscular twitching and general weakness.
- Loss of bladder/bowel control.
- Convulsions.
- Unconsciousness.
- Stoppage of breathing.
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