How People Can be Exposed to Mustard Gas: Mustard Gas can be released into the air as a vapour and then a person can become effected through breathing it in and skin and eye contact. If for some reason mustard gas gets into a water supply, it will contaminate the water and then people can develop symptoms from drinking the water.
Symptoms Of Mustard Gas: Skin will become itchy and develop a red color and then will eventually turn to a yellow blister on the affected areas of the body. Eyes can become irratated with pain and swelling. A severe exposure can cause light sensitivity, severe pain, and blindness lasting up to ten hours. Patients of mustard gas may also show symptoms of diarhea, fever, shortness of breath and vomiting.
How people can protect themselves if exposed to mustard gas: If in an area with mustard gas it is best to get to higher ground because mustard gas is heavier than air and will settle in low-lying areas. Removing the mustard gas constantly also helps by doing such things as showering.Remove any clothing that has come in contact with mustard gas and disspose of it in a plastic bag inside of another plastic bag. Your eyes should be flushed with clean water for 5 to ten minutes. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting and give the person milk to drink. Seek medical attention right away!
