asthma?
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asthma?
Hello,
Can any of yous guys tell me If theres any form of asthma that wont allow a class 1 medial certificate?
I have a long term friend whos ambition is to become a pilot, and im trying to help him embark into his training, but i know he has asthma, and know he has been taking the steroid type in-hailers. Unsure if theres a name to his form of asthma, but just want a view before he tries and put an effort into his training.
The type of asthma didn't allow him to join the RAF or the Army.
(additional information, his last attack when a doctor had to be involved was when he was 9 yr old, around 11 years ago)
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Can any of yous guys tell me If theres any form of asthma that wont allow a class 1 medial certificate?
I have a long term friend whos ambition is to become a pilot, and im trying to help him embark into his training, but i know he has asthma, and know he has been taking the steroid type in-hailers. Unsure if theres a name to his form of asthma, but just want a view before he tries and put an effort into his training.
The type of asthma didn't allow him to join the RAF or the Army.
(additional information, his last attack when a doctor had to be involved was when he was 9 yr old, around 11 years ago)
Thanks in advance
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Almost exactly my situation. Currently have my Class 2 medical only and use Steriod inhaled preventatives and ocassional salbutamol reliever.
Spoken to CAA about it and (following the submission of a doctors report) they were pleased to advise me that both the medication and asthma in general should pose no problem for Class 1 certification. It's a case of turning up on the day with your prescription etc, and doing the peak flows.. going running and then doing them again.
As long as the medication is inahled and not taken orally (assuming his asthma is not serious) then, going on what i have been told by the SRG, he shouldn't have any problems.
For more info.. I suggest you run a search for "Asthma". Plenty of info on this forum.
RC
Spoken to CAA about it and (following the submission of a doctors report) they were pleased to advise me that both the medication and asthma in general should pose no problem for Class 1 certification. It's a case of turning up on the day with your prescription etc, and doing the peak flows.. going running and then doing them again.
As long as the medication is inahled and not taken orally (assuming his asthma is not serious) then, going on what i have been told by the SRG, he shouldn't have any problems.
For more info.. I suggest you run a search for "Asthma". Plenty of info on this forum.
RC
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Hi Radarcontrol
Thanks for the info, I did try and run a search but since I know nothing on this area, or what type of asthma hes has, I didn't really get any where. I only knew his in-hailer type, I didn't want to worry him by asking him or letting him know that his asthma could kill this career path too.
I know his asthma aint serious, most likely if he quit smoking the chances are he probably wouldn't need an in-hailer.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for the info, I did try and run a search but since I know nothing on this area, or what type of asthma hes has, I didn't really get any where. I only knew his in-hailer type, I didn't want to worry him by asking him or letting him know that his asthma could kill this career path too.
I know his asthma aint serious, most likely if he quit smoking the chances are he probably wouldn't need an in-hailer.
Thanks for your help.
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Ah... I'm afraid I can't take people seriously when they tell me they have Asthma and still smoke cigarettes. If he's serious about his career in aviation, he'll quit ASAP - I wouldn't be shy about mentioning that to him if I were you.
A combination of Asthma and Smoking is not very healthy, especially when you consider the operating environment at 35,000 feet.
Just my thoughts... I have no medical qualifications so maybe someone more experienced can help you more
RC
A combination of Asthma and Smoking is not very healthy, especially when you consider the operating environment at 35,000 feet.
Just my thoughts... I have no medical qualifications so maybe someone more experienced can help you more
RC
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Hi Radarcontrol
Ive been on his back since day 1, hes cut down alot, and is trying to phase it out. Once the costs of aviation comes in, im sure there will be no spare change for ciggies.
Thanks for your help!
Ive been on his back since day 1, hes cut down alot, and is trying to phase it out. Once the costs of aviation comes in, im sure there will be no spare change for ciggies.
Thanks for your help!
