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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Nose and paranasal sinuses.

(a) Obstruction to free breathing as a result of a marked septal

deviation is a cause for rejection. Post correction surgery with

residual mild deviation with adequate airway will be acceptable.

(b) Any septal perforation will entail rejection.

(c) Atrophic rhinitis entails rejection.

(d) Cases of allergic rhinitis will entail rejection for flying duties.

(e) Any infection of para-nasal sinuses will be a cause for

temporary rejection. Such cases may be accepted following

successful treatment.

(f) Multiple polyposis is a cause for rejection.

Oral Cavity and Throat.

(a) Candidates where tonsillectomy is indicated will be temporarily

rejected. Such candidates may be accepted after successful

surgery.

(b) The presence of a cleft palate is a cause for rejection.

(c) Any disabling condition of the pharynx or larynx including

persistent hoarseness of voice will entail rejection.

Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. Obstruction or insufficiency of

eustachian tube function will be a cause for rejection. Altitude

chamber ear clearance test will be carried out before acceptance

for aircrew duties.