OC exposure causes which symptoms?

OC exposure causes which symptoms?

• A. Burning eyes, tearing, nasal discharge, sneezing, disorientation, and respiratory distress
• B. Hearing loss
• C. Numbness
• D. Headache only

Answer: (A)

OC spray irritates mucous membranes, triggering a rapid inflammatory response in the eyes, nose, throat, and airways. That leads to burning eyes, tearing, nasal discharge, sneezing, and, as breathing becomes uncomfortable, respiratory distress; the pain and disruption can also cause momentary disorientation. These ocular and respiratory symptoms are the hallmark of pepper spray exposure. Hearing loss or numbness aren’t typical effects, and a symptom pattern described as headache only doesn’t capture the broad irritation of the eyes and upper airway caused by OC.

OC spray irritates mucous membranes, triggering a rapid inflammatory response in the eyes, nose, throat, and airways. That leads to burning eyes, tearing, nasal discharge, sneezing, and, as breathing becomes uncomfortable, respiratory distress; the pain and disruption can also cause momentary disorientation. These ocular and respiratory symptoms are the hallmark of pepper spray exposure. Hearing loss or numbness aren’t typical effects, and a symptom pattern described as headache only doesn’t capture the broad irritation of the eyes and upper airway caused by OC.