Understanding Peripheral Dizziness and Evaluating Suitability for Aviation Work

Author: Hyun Ji KIM ¹ ; Kyu-Sung KIM ; Young Hyo KIM
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1. Inha Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Head and Neck Surgery, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, Korea
Publication Type:10.46246/KJAsEM.210004
From:Korean Journal of Aerospace and Environmental Medicine 2021;31(1):9-12
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
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.