“My husband who is a pilot has recently been detected with vertigo. How will this affect him at work?”
My husband is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with vertigo. He is also a pilot, and I don't think he'll be able to work with this disease. How will vertigo affect him at work?
2 Answers
Vertigo is a symptom, not a disease. Vertigo (feeling of motion) can be a benign issue such as Benign Position Vertigo, or it may be a harbinger of something serious. Fitness to fly and medical certification depends on the cause. He needs to address this ASAP. Start with a Neurologist or ENT physician. Find the cause, then address the treatment. Only then can he discuss his medical fitness with an Aviation Medical Specialist. No flying until he gets this addressed.
If not resolved, cannot fly.
