A320
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Physiological - Other
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
Flight Crew Overcame Equipment Problem
Aircraft
On the descent into ZZZZ passing approx 7-10k ft. and passing through a moisture layer; a very strong chemical odor similar to paint entered the cockpit. I immediately had several physiological responses to include dizziness; brain fog; muscle fatigue; and a tingling sensation throughout my body. The event lasted approx 30-45 seconds. I contacted Med on the ground and they directed me to get a medical evaluation at a local clinic. I returned from the clinic and tried to get some rest for the night but a general feeling of unwellness and anxiety kept me up half the night. I decided the safest course of action would be to call out mid pairing sick for my return leg.
A320 Pilot reported a fume event during descent characterized as a 'very strong chemical odor'. Reporter experienced multiple physiological symptoms.