Louisiana report that 140 people have respiratory illnesses . 128 of those were reported in the Gulf and the Caribbean from the general public . Symptoms included throat pain , shortness of breath , coughing . In a related development , Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Alan Levine asked Monday that BP pay $ 10 million to fund six months of mental health services to people affected by the spill . ` Most were between the ages of 18 and 64 .
Louisiana report that 140 people have respiratory illnesses . 128 of those were reported in the Gulf and the Caribbean from the general public . Symptoms included throat pain , shortness of breath , coughing . Most were between the ages of 18 and 64 .