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Since my last medical, I was prescribed a couple of asthma inhalers for some very minor asthma symptoms which have now resolved. I used an Advair Discus, and then Symbicort. They didn't really help, but the very slight occasional wheeze seemed to go away on its own. I am not taking these medications now.
In the process of trying to figure out my symptoms, the asthma doc ordered an esophogram, just to rule out any reflux issues (I hadn't had any reflux symptoms as far as I knew). As it turns out I have a little bit of reflux (i watched it on the screen). The doc prescribed omeprazole for those symptoms and I have been taking that. That may have been causing what was perceived as my asthma symptoms.
I also have seen a demotologist several times for warts on the bottom of one foot. I have used a topical treatment ( compound with sulfur and salicylic acid).
My third class is coming up. Here are my questions:
1. I will report my doctor visits for the asthma symptoms. Do I need to report the Advair and Symbicort if I am no longer taking them when I apply for the medical?
2. I will report the omeprazole as a new drug because I am taking it now. Does that require any sort of statement from the doctor? I do not want a deferral because I don't have a doctor's note.
3. What about the topical treatments for my foot. I can't imagine that this would be a problem, but just checking before i fill out the MedXpress.
4. I cannot locate my file of past medical applications. Two years ago I used MedXpress, but prior to that I kept copies of all the applications, just to make sure I kept everything the same. Is there any way to get a copy of my medical application from last year from the FAA? I will check with my AME tomorrow, but just wanted to see if there is a way to do it from the MedXpress website.
Thanks to all AMEs who respond.
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In the process of trying to figure out my symptoms, the asthma doc ordered an esophogram, just to rule out any reflux issues (I hadn't had any reflux symptoms as far as I knew). As it turns out I have a little bit of reflux (i watched it on the screen). The doc prescribed omeprazole for those symptoms and I have been taking that. That may have been causing what was perceived as my asthma symptoms.
I also have seen a demotologist several times for warts on the bottom of one foot. I have used a topical treatment ( compound with sulfur and salicylic acid).
My third class is coming up. Here are my questions:
1. I will report my doctor visits for the asthma symptoms. Do I need to report the Advair and Symbicort if I am no longer taking them when I apply for the medical?
2. I will report the omeprazole as a new drug because I am taking it now. Does that require any sort of statement from the doctor? I do not want a deferral because I don't have a doctor's note.
3. What about the topical treatments for my foot. I can't imagine that this would be a problem, but just checking before i fill out the MedXpress.
4. I cannot locate my file of past medical applications. Two years ago I used MedXpress, but prior to that I kept copies of all the applications, just to make sure I kept everything the same. Is there any way to get a copy of my medical application from last year from the FAA? I will check with my AME tomorrow, but just wanted to see if there is a way to do it from the MedXpress website.
Thanks to all AMEs who respond.
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