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Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners - Decision Considerations

Aerospace Medical Dispositions
Item 35. Lungs and Chest - Allergies

Common Conditions and Course of Action

Disease/Condition Class Evaluation Data Disposition
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 (PDF) without antihistamines or other medications 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

For hay fever requiring antihistamines, see the Pharmaceuticals Section, Allergy - Antihistamine & Immunotherapy Medication (PDF)

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