Manifestations of nerve agent exposure include rhinorrhea, chest
tightness, pinpoint pupils, shortness of breath, excessive
salivation and sweating, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps,
involuntary defecation and urination, muscle twitching,
confusion, seizures, flaccid paralysis, coma, respiratory
failure, and death. Nerve agents are potent
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors causing the same signs and
symptoms regardless of the exposure route. However, the initial
effects depend on the dose and route of exposure.
