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Out and About magazine is all about Costa Blanca a leisure guide as the summertime takes hold here is a hot handy read to take with you anywhere, living in Spain or as holiday makers return the July 2021 edition arrives in your local shops, Iceland supermarket, cafe bars, and restaurants. With England taking the Euro 2020 by the scruff of the neck and making history it surely is time to get out and about and celebrate! Stay safe, have fun and enjoy the sun.
Out and About magazine is all about Costa Blanca a leisure guide as the summertime takes hold here is a hot handy read to take with you anywhere, living in Spain or as holiday makers return the July 2021 edition arrives in your local shops, Iceland supermarket, cafe bars, and restaurants. With England taking the Euro 2020 by the scruff of the neck and making history it surely is time to get out and about and celebrate! Stay safe, have fun and enjoy the sun.
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DAWN BLYTHE<br />
JULY 2021 | 51<br />
drawn from the plane’s engines <strong>and</strong>, once<br />
cooled, directed into the cabin to supply<br />
breathable air - known as bleed air.<br />
Theoretically this does not pose a<br />
health risk in itself. But some believe<br />
that potential faults in the engine<br />
seals can lead to heated engine<br />
oil, hydraulic fluids <strong>and</strong> harmful<br />
chemicals called organophosphates<br />
(used to lubricate the engine’s metal<br />
parts) contaminating the air. This is<br />
known as a fume event.<br />
How often do fume events take place?<br />
Not so often! According to the<br />
toxicology unit at Imperial College<br />
London it is estimated that fume events<br />
take place in 1 in 2,000 British flights.<br />
They add that the information available<br />
indicates even during potential fume<br />
events, levels of air contamination are<br />
low, <strong>and</strong> probably below those which<br />
would be affecting health in humans<br />
Does the risk of illness increase with<br />
time spent flying?<br />
Those at greatest risk are the crew who<br />
fly for a living rather than the passengers<br />
taking the occasional flight.<br />
Also those on long-haul flights are also<br />
more susceptible to illness, when taken<br />
regularly.<br />
What to look out for:<br />
Signs that something is wrong may<br />
include:<br />
• Migraines<br />
• Unexplained fatigue<br />
• Poor concentration<br />
• Difficulty thinking straight<br />
• Breathing problems<br />
• Digestive complaints<br />
• General aches <strong>and</strong> pains<br />
In Summary:<br />
The CAA said in a statement: “There is<br />
no positive evidence of a link between<br />
exposure to contaminants in cabin air<br />
<strong>and</strong> possible long-term health effects -<br />
although such a link cannot be excluded.”<br />
It is apparent that the possibility of<br />
long-term health effects from repeated<br />
exposure to fume events is an area that<br />
needs more research.<br />
· Article by Dawn Blythe S.R.N. R.M.<br />
· The Family Medical Centre, Albir. 966 865 072<br />
· www.albirfamilymedicalcentre.com
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