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Instructions for Item 18f: Athma or Lung Disease
FAA Form 8500-8 Entry Number
18f
(Item Number on MedXPress Medical Application)
FlightPhysical.com Abbreviated Briefing

Describe your Asthma or Other Lung Condition

  • Frequency of Attacks
  • Medications
  • Number of ER/Hospital Visits
  • Symptoms/Diagnoses
  • Surgeries
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18.f. Asthma or lung disease. The applicant should provide frequency and severity of asthma attacks, medications, and number of visits to the hospital and/or emergency room. For other lung conditions, a detailed description of symptoms/diagnosis, surgical intervention, and medications should be provided. (See Item 35)

FlightPhysical's Staff Take Home Message
FAA reportables include conditions such as asthma attacks; use of an inhaler; COPD; chronic bronchitis; emphysema; fistula; fungal disease; pleurisy; pneumothorax; pulmonary embolism; pulmonary fibrosis; chest surgery; tumor(s).
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MedXPress User Guide | Version 5.5 | June 2025