Physiological - Other; Situational Awareness
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
General None Reported / Taken
Aircraft
Some time at departure time; FA#2 (Flight Attendant) and I detected strong aircraft fumes in the galley area where we were standing/sitting. The smell was strong enough where we both were bothered physically by the smell of fumes. For instance; I experienced a strong burning sensation in my nostrils and throat and a tingling sensation on the upper part of my head. Because this was the second flight in a row that FA#2 and I were exposed to aircraft fumes; I remember once again covering my mouth and nose as fast as possible. Again; because I needed to take a breath I uncovered my mouth. This time; I noticed that my throat and nose really burned longer than the previous time. Since then; I have felt a slight burning sensation in the back of my throat. In case the question should arise why I didn't report this to the Captain is basically because this type of situation would not have rendered any assistance from him as I assume that he has no control or procedure to prevent it. I did asked FA#1 if she had smelled aircraft fumes in the forward galley or cabin area. At this moment I truly do not remember if she said yes in regards to this flight or the previous flight. But I do remember that she did confirm that she had also smelled aircraft fumes in the forward part of the aircraft where FA#1 is upon departure from the gate. Yet; I did informed FA#1 that FA#2 and I would probably be filing some kind of report as both times we experience physical discomfort. Although procedure says to fill out reports and e-mail to my union; I'd like my employer to know that I was unable to fill out a report as the options on the report does not permit me to file as an illness or injury for employee. May I suggest that the report be updated to include the option for a crewmember to be included as an option in the category that says 'Customer Injury/Illness' to be changed to Customer/Crewmember Injury/Illness.'
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B737 Flight Attendant reported experiencing extreme fumes in rear of main cabin and galley area.