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Human Performance

2.6.2 Illness and medication

Illnesses such as colds and hay fever can pose a risk of injury to the pilot if he

flies due to a possible inability to equalize the pressure on the eardrum, which

is why one should refrain from flying in these situations.

Common minor ailments such as joint pain, back pain, stomach aches, etc.

should also prevent pilots from flying.

This can be the reason that one is just that little bit below daily fitness that

causes one to make a mistake.

2.6.2.1 Medication

Remember that if you need long-term medical treatment, you must speak to

the flight doctor and get approval before flying.

Even if you are using non-prescription medication, it may be incompatible with
flying.

Antihistamines: For allergies and motion sickness, affect balance and

coordination, have a sedative effect.

Painkillers: Should in general not be used. The pain-causing illness must

in itself be enough to prevent you from flying.

Nerve and sleep medications: Generally considered unsuitable for pilots who

are going to fly.

Antibiotics: Normally only used if an infection is so severe that it should
prevent pilots from flying.

Local anesthesia / outpatient anesthesia: No flying for the following 24 hours.

Vaccination: No flying for the following 24 hours.

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