World WHO: 500 Douma patients had symptoms consistent with toxic weapons exposure

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation condemned a suspected chemical weapons attack in Douma , Syria last weekend, in which it said an estimated 500 patients went to health facilities with “signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals”.

One woman who died had convulsions and pinpoint pupils. The UOSSM also concluded that the symptoms of the casualties were consistent with exposure "The doctors in Douma deny that there were people who came to the hospital claiming that they were under the chemical attack," he added.

Cases of asphyxiation and symptoms consistent with a chemical weapons attack were reported Patients showed signs of "respiratory distress, central cyanosis, excessive oral foaming, corneal Since February 18, Syrian and Russian forces have waged a fierce onslaught on Douma , the last

of Douma , more than 500 cases -the majority of whom are women and children- were brought to Six casualties were reported at the center, one of whom was a woman who had convulsions and The reported symptoms indicate that the victims suffocated from the exposure to toxic chemicals

Cases of asphyxiation and symptoms consistent with a chemical weapons attack were reported Patients showed signs of "respiratory distress, central cyanosis, excessive oral foaming, corneal Since February 18, Syrian and Russian forces have waged a fierce onslaught on Douma , the last

It said the symptoms were consistent with chemical exposure . One patient , a woman, had convulsions and pinpoint pupils, suggesting exposure to a nerve agent. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 80 people were killed in Douma on Saturday

In Douma , witnesses spoke of smelling chlorine, while doctors said the symptoms looked more like those of a nerve agent. Professor Raphael Pitti, a doctor who viewed videos taken at the scene, said patients appeared to have had convulsions more typical of sarin poisoning.

city of Douma , more than 500 cases -the majority of whom are women and children- were brought to local medical centers with symptoms The two organizations (SAMS and Civil Defense) reported the symptoms indicated that the victims suffocated from the exposure to toxic chemicals and gases

Children and adults are being treated for exposure to what appears to be a chemical agent in Douma . Some had bluish skin, a sign of oxygen deprivation. It said the symptoms were consistent with chemical exposure . One patient , a woman, had convulsions and pinpoint pupils, suggesting

of Douma , more than 500 cases -the majority of whom are women and children- were brought to Six casualties were reported at the center, one of whom was a woman who had convulsions and The reported symptoms indicate that the victims suffocated from the exposure to toxic chemicals