Asthma and breathing
Moderate or severe asthma treatment
Any treatment for moderate or severe persistent asthma
Other names: pulmonologist
Examiner
FAA review required; the examiner defers
The FAA's asthma table has moderate or severe persistent asthma submitted for FAA review: a current, detailed clinical progress note from a clinic visit with the treating pulmonologist no more than 90 days before the exam, which must include the items the table lists; pulmonary function tests performed within the past 90 days, both pre- and post-bronchodilator and including flow volume loops; and copies of any other testing already performed.
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C. Moderate or Severe persistent
Submit the following for FAA review:
1. A current, detailed Clinical Progress Note generated from a clinic visit with the treating Pulmonologist no more than 90 days before the AME exam. It must include:
A detailed summary of the history of the condition;
Current medications, dosage, and side effects (if any);
Ophthalmological exam findings;
Results of any testing performed;
Diagnosis;
Assessment and plan;
Prognosis; and Follow-up.
2. The Clinical Progress note must specifically include:
the disease course and severity including flare(s),
hospitalizations or intubations,
treatment history,
duration of symptoms,
how long the condition has been stable,
if any upcoming treatment change is planned or expected; and
does the condition severity limit activities.
3. Pulmonary functions test (PFTs) performed within the past 90 days. PFTs must be both pre-and post-bronchodilator and include flow volume loops.
4. Copies of any other testing already performed
DEFER Submit the information to the FAA for a possible Special Issuance