A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor
General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
Upon descending into ZZZ; the lead FA noticed an odor and asked the cabin crew that also took note of the fume. Upon landing I quickly deplaned and was not aware. Upon returning to the plane I also sensed the strong fume mostly in the middle cabin but it migrated to the entire plane and cockpit. The lead FA was visibly ill. I developed a stomach ache was not sure of the cause. We had paramedics check us and my blood pressure was very elevated. I chose to not go to the emergency room. Now I am losing my voice and have lung irritation and coughing. I will be following up with a doctor. Our Captain did not seem affected.
Upon deplaning at ZZZ I was contacted by my lead Flight Attendant about a possible fume event. He related that it occurred during descent which prompted him to contact the flight attendants in the rear of the aircraft. They did not detect anything and he said the fumes appeared to dissipate. While at the gate the fumes/odor escalated and I subsequently contacted Maintenance and my company operations. While I did not personally observe or sense the fumes; it was confirmed by my First Officer; a station manager and numerous ground personnel. After hearing that two of my flight attendants had adverse reactions and my First Officer was not feeling 100 percent; I summoned medical personnel to attend to my crew. After a couple of hours and in coordination with IOC duty pilots and a ZZZ1 Chief Pilot; and after I was assured that my crew was feeling better we left to go to the hotel. Possibly emanating from an air conditioning pack but unsubstantiated.
A320 flight crew reported requesting Maintenance and paramedics after gate arrival due to strong fumes in the cabin and experiencing health issues.