Thanks Captain! Now I am sick!
10-07-2015, 09:16 PM
#41
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As a Captain, I value and rely on the skill and professionalism of all first officers I fly with day to day. It's a team effort.
NF's comments are sarcastic and inappropriate.
If you're sick, stay home. If you have allergies, take the meds ... I do. I've told plenty of FOs my allergies are acting up but I'm fine. No issues whatsoever. We all have an obligation to one another to do the right thing at all times. Chasing the bank or the $$$ isn't appropriate at any time.
NF's comments are sarcastic and inappropriate.
If you're sick, stay home. If you have allergies, take the meds ... I do. I've told plenty of FOs my allergies are acting up but I'm fine. No issues whatsoever. We all have an obligation to one another to do the right thing at all times. Chasing the bank or the $$$ isn't appropriate at any time.
10-07-2015, 11:25 PM
#42
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Thanks Captain! Now I am sick!
What about allergies? In the January to February time frame I get brutal allergies. My nose runs, and my eyes itch like crazy.
Am I allowed to fly with the exalted FO's of FedEx with my allergies?
Or should I just burn 2 months of sick leave for something I know won't affect you?
Am I allowed to fly with the exalted FO's of FedEx with my allergies?
Or should I just burn 2 months of sick leave for something I know won't affect you?
Are you serious?
Wow. Some posts are truly unbelievable.
10-08-2015, 05:11 AM
#43
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1) No offense was intended.
2) My point was, just because someone is sniffling, doesn't make them sick.
3) We have all seen the threads about the air filters, or lack thereof, or how they are never changed. My nose can be completely dry all day on the ground, and start running when I get to altitude. An hour after I land, I am fine. I know I am not sick, but I can understand that someone who is not medically trained might think so.
4) I understand it is a team effort. The exalted FO's comment was a joke, not unlike other ribbing I have seen on this board by others. Lighten up Francis.
5) Unless you are a doctor, don't tell me when I should call in sick.
6) I am open to suggestions regarding FAA approved allergy meds that don't make you drowsy.
2) My point was, just because someone is sniffling, doesn't make them sick.
3) We have all seen the threads about the air filters, or lack thereof, or how they are never changed. My nose can be completely dry all day on the ground, and start running when I get to altitude. An hour after I land, I am fine. I know I am not sick, but I can understand that someone who is not medically trained might think so.
4) I understand it is a team effort. The exalted FO's comment was a joke, not unlike other ribbing I have seen on this board by others. Lighten up Francis.
5) Unless you are a doctor, don't tell me when I should call in sick.
6) I am open to suggestions regarding FAA approved allergy meds that don't make you drowsy.
10-08-2015, 06:21 AM
#44
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"Allergy medications. Antihistamines found in many allergy and other types of medications can cause sedation and may not be used for flight. This applies to nasal formulations as well as oral.
Exception: Nonsedating antihistamines (loratadine, desloratadine, and fexofenadine) may be used while flying, if symptoms are controlled without adverse side effects after an adequate initial trial period."
Claritin, Allegra, Clarinex
Hope this helps.
10-08-2015, 08:28 AM
#45
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Thanks Captain! Now I am sick!
From the "Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners", Pharmaceuticals section, found at: https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...pharm/dni_dnf/
"Allergy medications. Antihistamines found in many allergy and other types of medications can cause sedation and may not be used for flight. This applies to nasal formulations as well as oral.
Exception: Nonsedating antihistamines (loratadine, desloratadine, and fexofenadine) may be used while flying, if symptoms are controlled without adverse side effects after an adequate initial trial period."
Claritin, Allegra, Clarinex
Hope this helps.
"Allergy medications. Antihistamines found in many allergy and other types of medications can cause sedation and may not be used for flight. This applies to nasal formulations as well as oral.
Exception: Nonsedating antihistamines (loratadine, desloratadine, and fexofenadine) may be used while flying, if symptoms are controlled without adverse side effects after an adequate initial trial period."
Claritin, Allegra, Clarinex
Hope this helps.
Wow! Who knew you could do a Google search for a hypothetical assuming question you asked to try and prove a ridiculous post and actually find out the answer! From the FAA!
Modern technology. So amazing.
I have allergies. And if I am sneezing, hacking, or other in the cockpit due to said allergies I immediately inform the Captain that's what it's from. Because I don't fly sick.
10-08-2015, 08:54 AM
#46
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Nightflyer, good luck with the allergies. My sister has them, and has tried everything from allergy shots, to numerous medications. Allegra helps a little, but basically for her, it's just suffering through it until it's over. If it really drives you crazy, you might try getting tested to help you narrow down what the exact allergy is. I know some people carry their own pillow covers when they stay in hotels, because they are allergic to dust mites. We have a tendency to just suffer through things, but it really is worth attempting to track it down and try different things, in the off chance that you might find something that helps you.
10-08-2015, 09:19 AM
#47
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Nightflyer, good luck with the allergies. My sister has them, and has tried everything from allergy shots, to numerous medications. Allegra helps a little, but basically for her, it's just suffering through it until it's over. If it really drives you crazy, you might try getting tested to help you narrow down what the exact allergy is. I know some people carry their own pillow covers when they stay in hotels, because they are allergic to dust mites. We have a tendency to just suffer through things, but it really is worth attempting to track it down and try different things, in the off chance that you might find something that helps you.
The biggest drawback to most medications according to the FAA is that they might cause drowsiness, well flying all night causes that too but they don't ban that! 😁
10-08-2015, 09:31 AM
#48
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I have allergies also. Unfortunately all the stuff that works really well is not allowed according to the FAA ��
The biggest drawback to most medications according to the FAA is that they might cause drowsiness, well flying all night causes that too but they don't ban that! ��
The biggest drawback to most medications according to the FAA is that they might cause drowsiness, well flying all night causes that too but they don't ban that! ��
10-08-2015, 09:34 AM
#49
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Wow! Who knew you could do a Google search for a hypothetical assuming question you asked to try and prove a ridiculous post and actually find out the answer! From the FAA!
Modern technology. So amazing.
I have allergies. And if I am sneezing, hacking, or other in the cockpit due to said allergies I immediately inform the Captain that's what it's from. Because I don't fly sick.
Modern technology. So amazing.
I have allergies. And if I am sneezing, hacking, or other in the cockpit due to said allergies I immediately inform the Captain that's what it's from. Because I don't fly sick.
Relax man, it's just a job.
10-08-2015, 09:54 AM
#50
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