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Hello, I'm currently an Asthmatic 17 year old holding his 3rd class medical with
no restrictions. I am on medications and under complete control. I'm on Sinulgar,
Sevefent, and Flovent, and I have not had any kind of an episode since. Can I
still obtain a 1st class medical? I don't believe I have any disqualifiying parts
on me. I breathe fine, and in fact I'm a Varsity Swimmer at my High School and
swim distance ( 850 meters per meet ). Thank you, John H
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Yes, but it will require that you apply for a special issuance. You will need to
submit, in addition to a doctor's report, a pulmonary function test.
Be sure to check out <http://www.flightsurgeon.com> and
thank you for using landings.com Dr. Roberts
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I need a list of FAA approved asthma medications. Could you please either, point
me in the right direction,or if you have the time, give me this list yourself. It
would be very much appreciated. Thank you. J. H
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I am not aware of any asthma medications that are not approved, unless the
patient is suffering from any adverse reactions from their use.
More importantly, is how the pilot's pulmonary function is.
Dr. Roberts
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A follow-on to the childhood asthma question:
Is adult asthma automatically disqualifying? What are the requirements, medicines, treatment
history, etc., that the FAA uses in determining if an asthmatic is fit to fly? Any references
would be appreciated. Paul
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There are many pilots who have asthma. As long as your pulmonary function
tests are normal, and as long as you are on FAA-approved medications, you should be fine.
Dr. Roberts
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I have recently applied for a class 3 medical, however I use a salbutamol inhaler to control
Asthma during extensive physical exercise and in the evenings before I sleep. Will this prevent me
from passing the medical? Marc
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The FAA will need to review your medical records to include a pulmonary function test and a report
from your doctor. As long as it is needed only for exercise induced asthma, you may not have a
problem with issuance.
Doc
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I will begin my career in aviation on January 5, 1999.
I will attend Spartan's in Tulsa, Oklahoma. However, I ran into a problem.
I have a history of asthma, and am interested in a career in flying
for a major airline. How will my asthma affect my chances to get the job.
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The answer to your questions depends on the particular policy of what
ever airline you are applying for. As an example, if you had asthma ONLY
as a child, there would be no effect.
Adult asthma depends on how often and how severe your attacks are, along with what
medications you use.
Different airlines have different policies of hiring.
Doc
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If one is diagnosed with asthma as an adult, what specific medications does the FAA
consider disqualifying ? eg cortizone or albuterol inhaler, etc.
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If an airman has moderate or severe asthma, the FAA will ask for a letter from
your doctor indicating that the asthma is under control, what medications are
used, and how often, and a pulmonary function test.
The report from you doctor should include the type and dose of the
medications, any side effects, duration of present therapy, nature and severity
of residual symptoms, history of hospitalization and ER visits, likelyhood of
incapacitation, etc.
Doc
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I had a cycling accident that resulted in a collapsed lung. I had a chest tube inserted
and the lung reinflated. I initially had subcutaneous air in my upper chest, but that
has gone away and I feel fine. In fact, I am back running 6+ miles and riding 20+ miles
with no breathing problems. What is the normal down time for this type of injury for
pilots?
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The FAA likes to see at least 6-12 weeks pass once discharged
from the hospital to see that the lung stays inflated (which is usually
the case). You will need to submit a letter to your AME indicating that
you had a traumatic pneumothorax, and that it was treated (to include
the dates) successfully.
Doc.
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What is my ability to get a second or preferably first class
medical when I am a diagnosed asthmatic on regular medication?
Do I have no hope in an airline career?
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That depends on what medications you are taking, and how well-controlled your asthma is.
Doc
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As a child I had asthma. But as an adult, I have not had any
episodes. Do I need to report this on my medical?
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Yes, but generally childhood asthma is not a disqualifying condition,
as long as you have not had adult episodes, and are not taking asthma
medications.
Stephen
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