Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.
2021 Apr;31(1):9-12. 10.46246/KJAsEM.210004.
Understanding Peripheral Dizziness and Evaluating Suitability for Aviation Work
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- 1Inha Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- 2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
- KMID: 2515230
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.46246/KJAsEM.210004
Abstract
- Aircraft accidents caused by dizziness of aviation workers are so common that they account for 5% to 10% of the total, and in most cases, have fatal consequences. Therefore, it is essential to diagnose and treat the dizziness of aviation workers properly. Common diseases caused by abnormal vestibular function include benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere’s disease, and vestibular neuritis. In this paper, we first proposed an overview of these diseases’ pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Also, we evaluated the importance of these diseases in aerospace medicine and presented aerospace medical dispositions for aviation medical examiners.
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