Nerve Agent Exposure: Recognizing Symptoms and Emergency Response

Symptoms such as drooling, coughing, vomiting, difficulty breathing, paralysis, seizures, and death suggest exposure to a nerve agent—a chemical warfare agent that disrupts nervous system function.

Immediate Actions

• Move to fresh air immediately.
• Remove contaminated clothing.
• Flush skin/eyes with water.
• Seek emergency medical care without delay. Nerve agents are extremely toxic; rapid treatment with antidotes (e.g., atropine, pralidoxime) is lifesaving.