Getting a medical on the tsil end of a cold?

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06-09-2015, 02:18 AM

themotleyfool

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Getting a medical on the tsil end of a cold?

Just curious if anyone has run into this issue. My medical expires this month and I have an appointment for my medical however I am still getting over a cold. There are no other openings with my medicL examiner this month so my options are go to my appointment sick or scramble and try and find another medical examiner that can fit me in later in the month. The cold has run its course but I am still left with a stuffy nose and an cough? Any advice would be appreciated?

06-09-2015, 03:36 AM

Justdoinmyjob

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Originally Posted by themotleyfool

I'd just go to my regular AME. He knows the difference between a common cold and the signs of something more serious. Of course, I'm talking about a FAA AME in the states. Not sure how a EASA AME would handle it!

06-09-2015, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob

Agreed. I've done this exact thing. You might mention that you wouldn't exercise your privileges as an airman if you couldn't clear your ears etc.

The AME could be a @#$#@# and not issue because the regs say you have to self assess, and not fly in a condition worse than you presented yourself to the AME in when he/she issued you your medical, but I'd think that is the exception and not the rule as AMEs go.

Maybe call the office and ask before you go?

Good luck!

06-09-2015, 04:18 AM

maxjet

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If you are taking anything like sudafed make sure to tell the AME. In most people it will dramatically raise your blood pressure. I have been in that situation and he just said ok and went on.