Korean journal of aerospace and environmental medicine (항공우주의학회지)

Aerospace Medical Association of Korea (한국항공우주의학협회)
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Understanding Peripheral Dizziness and Evaluating Suitability for Aviation Work

말초성 어지럼의 이해 및 항공업무 적합성 평가

  • Kim, Hyun Ji (Inha Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Kyu-Sung (Inha Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine) ;
  • Kim, Young Hyo (Inha Institute of Aerospace Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine)
  • 김현지 (인하대학교 우주항공의과학연구소) ;
  • 김규성 (인하대학교 우주항공의과학연구소) ;
  • 김영효 (인하대학교 우주항공의과학연구소)
  • Received : 2021.03.23
  • Accepted : 2021.03.30
  • Published : 2021.04.30
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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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Acknowledgement

This study was supported by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF2018R1A6A1A03025523).

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