Participate in scientific research into Aerotoxic Syndrome

Toxic substances in the environment. More and more people are feeling unwell more frequently. Exposure to concentrations of particulate matter, such as methane gas, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, exhaust fumes and soot particles from industry, traffic and shipping, cause sluggishness and sometimes even life-threatening illness. Pesticides prevalent in the agricultural sector and fumes from the construction and paint industries can also have a negative effect on health. To date, however, the potential effects of inhaling high levels of oil vapours (organophosphates) from aircraft engines have been underestimated. This has particularly unpleasant consequences for both pilots, flight attendants, technicians, maintenance and ground baggage staff and airline passengers who take intercontinental flights at least six times a year. Ronald van der Kuil, a specialist at the Functional Neurology Institute in Lisse, regularly diagnoses patients with possible Aerotoxic Syndrome in his practice. Although medical science is divided about the as yet unrecognised occupational disease, it is believed that high concentrations of oil fumes are the culprit of the intrusive phenomenon, often resulting in long-term occupational disability as well as a completely disrupted family life.