Originally Posted by
snooky
I flew the 757 5 days a week for 20 years and now have many of the symptoms described in aerotoxic syndrome, enough to qualify for a disabled person badge at least.
We regularly smelled the sweaty socks odour, particularly at the beginning of the top of descent as the throttles closed, but didn’t realise its harmful effects.
In my case blood tests showed unacceptable levels of several chemicals contained in aircraft engine oil. I also understand why it has affected me and not some others, in that genetic testing revealed that I am not good at removing toxins.
Incidentally others that I flew with for many years have suffered aerotoxic symptoms, some fatal,
To hear the problem described as utter claptrap despite mounting evidence is very annoying.
How long ago did you stop flying? And do blood tests still show those chemicals in your blood?