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Ear ,nose and throat fitness for pilot students and Pilot

The examination should be directed to the presence of any condition which would impair respiratory functions or pressure equalization during flight. Ear drums should be examined for any pathology, perforations and for the adequacy of pressure equalization. Pressure equalization should be assessed by observation of the drum during a Valsalva maneuver. Vestibular function should be normal. Auricle and mastoid region should be carefully examined for scars and deformities due to past operations. External Auditory Meatus This is inspected by pulling the auricle upwards, backwards and outwards to straighten the external canal. Presence of wax, foreign body, exostosis or discharge is noted. Wax is removed by a blunt hook probe or syringing. While syringing, the stream of water is directed against the posterior-superior wall of the meatus and not against the wax, foreign body or the drum. Syringing is contraindicated in the presence of perforation of tympanic membrane due to...

Covovax safer for 12yrs and above as per Goverment norms

COVOVAX™ VACCINE The COVOVAX™ vaccine is approved for restricted use in emergency situation that may prevent COVID-19 caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older • If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) after any drug, food, any vaccine or any ingredients of COVOVAX™ vaccine • If you have fever • If you have a problem with bleeding or bruising, or if you are taking a blood thinning medicines (anticoagulant) • If you have a problem with liver related disorder and/or inflammation of the gall bladder • If your immune system does not work properly (immunodeficiency) or you are taking medicines that weaken the immune system (such as high-dose corticosteroids, immunosuppressants or cancer medicines) • If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant • If you are breastfeeding • If you have received another COVID-19 vaccine