Can you be a pilot with allergies?


Can you be a pilot with allergies? The FAA will approve pilots to fly when undergoing treatment with allergy desensitization shots. Pilots should be cautious flying after receiving higher strength/concentration serums to insure they do not have a delayed allergic reaction.


Can pilots have Epipens?

The FAA encourages pilots to carry their EpiPen if they have been prescribed one. Airman should not act as pilot in command following any use of an epinephrine auto-injector until all symptoms have subsided and they are examined and cleared by a physician to resume all activities.


Are pilots allowed to have asthma?

Pulmonary—Guidelines (Including Asthma and Allergies) The FAA allows certification at all classes for histories of asthma that cause only mild, seasonal symptoms. Periodic use of most inhaler medications are acceptable on a case by case basis.


Can you be a pilot with COPD?

Certification may be granted, by the FAA , when the condition is mild without significant impairment of pulmonary functions. If the applicant has frequent exacerbations or any degree of exertional dyspnea, certification should be deferred.


Can I fly with allergic rhinitis?

Swelling and congestion of the nasal passages in allergic rhinitis can cause discomfort and prevent normal breathing. This becomes a significant distractor while flying and may lead some aviators to take over-the-counter allergy medications that are not approved for flight duties.


Can you be a pilot with ADHD?

Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).


Can you be a pilot with glasses?

Yes, airplane pilots can wear glasses. (And many do.) If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you can still become a commercial, private, or military pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the military have certain minimum standards for prospective pilots.