Excerpts from AME Guide |
Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest
The following info from the FAA lists the most common conditions of aeromedical significance, and course of action that should be taken by the examiner as defined by the protocol and disposition in the table. Medical certificates must not be issued to an applicant with medical conditions that require deferral, or for any condition not listed that may result in sudden or subtle incapacitation without consulting the AMCD or the RFS. Medical documentation must be submitted for any condition in order to support an issuance of an airman medical certificate.Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest - Allergies
Disease/Condition | Class | Evaluation Data | Disposition |
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Allergies, severe | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | Requires FAA Decision |
Hay fever controlled solely by desensitization without antihistamines or other medications 5 6 7 | All | Submit all pertinent medical information and current status report, include duration of symptoms, name and dosage of drugs and side effects | If responds to treatment and without side effects - Issue Otherwise - Requires FAA Decision |
6 Individuals who have hay fever that requires only occasional seasonal therapy may be certified by the AME with the stipulation that they not fly during the time when symptoms occur and treatment is required.
7 Nonsedating antihistamines including loratadine, or fexofenadine may be used while flying, after adequate individual experience has determined that the medication is well tolerated without significant side effects.
Other FAA (Aeromedical) Lung Issues Relevant to Pilots and Airman:
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Disease of the Lungs, Pleura, or Mediastinum
- Pleura and Pleural Cavity
- Pulmonary
- Sleep Apnea
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8
Note: Numbers correspond to the required entry in the AME portion of the FAA Form 8500-8