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Symptoms of the disease include nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat and watery eyes, which persist for several weeks after the astronauts return to Earth.
During the 1960s and 1970s, when NASA carried out the Apollo missions to put men on the Moon, a strange phenomenon appeared: astronauts returning from the Moon all suffered from a strange disease called “lunar hay fever”.
Symptoms of the disease include nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat and watery eyes, which persist for several weeks after the astronauts return to Earth. (Photo: Daily Mail)
The main cause was identified as lunar dust. This dust is very fine and sharp, capable of causing damage to the lungs and other cells in the body. (Photo: Daily Mail)
Research has shown that lunar dust can damage lung and brain cells after prolonged exposure. Not only does it cause allergic symptoms, it can also damage astronauts’ protective suits and vacuum equipment. (Photo: The New York Review of Books)
An experiment showed that 90% of mouse brain cells and human lung cells died after exposure to the same type of dust. (Photo: Daily Mail)
To minimize the risk of illness, astronauts need to be more careful about their exposure to lunar dust. (Photo: Fast Company)
Protective measures such as improved spacesuits and air filtration equipment in the lunar module are needed to ensure their health and safety. (Photo: The New York Times)
“Moon fever” is a clear demonstration that space exploration requires not only courage but also thorough medical preparation. These findings not only help protect the health of astronauts but also open up new research directions on the impact of the space environment on humans. (Photo: Britannica)