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DRY FACTS

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DRY AIR SYMPTOMS

The taste in the mouth changes
The viscosity of saliva changes
The mucous membranes swell
The volatility of odor molecules decrease
The nasal cavity dries quickly
The ability to vaporize in the nose decreases

Have you ever arrived after a long flight feeling tired, head-achy, and with a sore throat and congested nose?

Have you ever had a slight touch of grogginess, dry eyes, and dry skin?

Humidity is too low in the crew rest compartment and it makes rest less efficient.

Dehydration is a degenerative process and the recovery phase lasts long after a flight. Exposure to dry air also weakens the immune system.