What It does to The Body
- VX Gas is a nerve agent that blocks enzymes from properly functioning by preventing them from “turning off”. The glands and muscles controlled by these enzymes are constantly stimulated as a result, leading to them tiring out and not able to sustain breathing function.
Exposure
- Exposure to this gas can cause symptoms within seconds.
- Exposure to liquid VX can cause symptoms within minutes.
Immediate Effects (Low Doses)
- Blurred vision
- Diarrhea
- Nausea, vomiting
- Slow or fast heart rate
- Dilated pupils
- Skin irritation
Immediate Effects (Large Doses)
- Convulsions
- Loss of consciousness
- Paralysis
- Respiratory failure, possibly leading to death
Long-Term Effects
- Mild or moderately exposed people usually recover entirely.
- Severely exposed people aren’t likely to survive.
- The effects of VX gas disappear entirely within months.
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