ATCO.MED.B.015 Respiratory system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340
(a) Applicants with significant impairment of pulmonary function shall be referred to the licensing authority for the aero-medical assessment. A fit assessment may be considered once pulmonary function has recovered and is satisfactory.
(b) Examination:
Pulmonary function tests are required at the initial examination and on clinical indication.
(c) Applicants with a history or established diagnosis of asthma requiring medication shall undergo a satisfactory respiratory evaluation. A fit assessment may be considered if the applicant is asymptomatic and treatment does not affect safety.
(d) Applicants with a history or established diagnosis in any of the following shall be referred to the licensing authority and undergo respiratory evaluation with a satisfactory result before a fit assessment may be considered:
(1) active inflammatory disease of the respiratory system;
(2) active sarcoidosis;
(3) pneumothorax;
(4) sleep apnoea syndrome;
(5) major thoracic surgery;
(6) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
(7) lung transplantation.
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