In extreme cases, aviophobia symptoms may include an episode of regurgitation, lose of bowel control, and losing consciousness. A strong sense of shame and being a failure is often present in people suffering with this type of phobia.
Other batteries, such as AAA, AA, C, and D alkaline; atomic; and lithium-ion batteries, do not contain mercury. Mercury Use in Batteries. Table 1 presents the total amount of mercury contained in mercury batteries sold in the U.S. in years 2001, 2004, and 2007.4.
The different sizes of the battery, for example, AA, AAA, and 9V, tend to have varying voltages and currents. Both, alkaline and lithium batteries are not rechargeable, and any attempts to recharge them may be disastrous. An advantage of lithium batteries is that they tend to last longer than alkaline batteries. However, they also tend to cost more than alkaline batteries. Also, lithium batteries are toxic, due to the lithium compounds, which is why they should be handled and disposed with care.