Airline flight attendant reported 'strong odor' confirmed by other flight attendants. Reporter exper...

Narrative:

During final descent I was doing compliance in the cabin. When I got to about row 25-32 I noticed a strong odor I've never smelled before on the aircraft. It smelled like a burning plastic and slightly sweet smell. I asked C flight attendant if she noticed the smell when I got to the aft of the aircraft. She said she could smell it. I notified the a [flight attendant]. I also started getting a slight headache. The smell did not go away until the doors opened. I noticed I had a metallic taste in my mouth so I was very nervous about my health. I sought medical attention from paramedics. I got medical attention. I had my vitals checked. I wanted to go to the hospital; but the paramedics pretty much talked me out of it by saying my vitals were fine and I wasn't coughing.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: Airline Flight Attendant reported 'strong odor' confirmed by other flight attendants. Reporter experienced health symptoms; treated by paramedics on arrival.

Narrative: During final descent I was doing compliance in the cabin. When I got to about row 25-32 I noticed a strong odor I've never smelled before on the aircraft. It smelled like a burning plastic and slightly sweet smell. I asked C Flight Attendant if she noticed the smell when I got to the aft of the aircraft. She said she could smell it. I notified the A [Flight Attendant]. I also started getting a slight headache. The smell did not go away until the doors opened. I noticed I had a metallic taste in my mouth so I was very nervous about my health. I sought medical attention from paramedics. I got medical attention. I had my vitals checked. I wanted to go to the hospital; but the paramedics pretty much talked me out of it by saying my vitals were fine and I wasn't coughing.

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Attributes
ACN	1679006
Time
Date	201908
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	Commercial Fixed Wing
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Descent
Flight Plan	IFR
Person 1
Function	Flight Attendant (On Duty)
Qualification	Flight Attendant Current
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe Deviation - Procedural Published Material / Policy Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Smoke / Fire / Fumes / Odor

Airline flight attendant reported 'strong odor' confirmed by other flight attendants. Reporter experienced health symptoms; treated by paramedics on arrival.