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What are the chest xrays for? Just returned from MEPS, pro rec'd NFO and had minor Pectus Excavatum, where my chest is just slightly curved in. Xrays at MEPS didn't show a problem, but is that a flight problem?
 
Stayafloat said:
What are the chest xrays for? Just returned from MEPS, pro rec'd NFO and had minor Pectus Excavatum, where my chest is just slightly curved in. Xrays at MEPS didn't show a problem, but is that a flight problem?
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Xrays = looking for abnormalities.

Pectus Excavatum = Latin for hollow chest....not normally a problem, 'specially since it is noted as minor. In some cases the condition can inhibit normal cariac and respiratory functionality...then, for obvious reasons, it becomes a problem.
 
Thanks so much Feddoc. The MEPS CMO noted it was minor-mild, I wasn't even aware it was a problem before. She said a Haller Index of 3 was DQ worthy, and I didn't fail so must have been good. Just worried about NFO requirements for it.

Thanks again!
 
Stayafloat said:
I checked that earlier, doesn't note anything about it. Was hoping someone else has had it or had some inside knowledge.
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I should have noted that I was trying to help out the original poster (my apologies) but since you asked...

You stated it doesn't say anything about it (Chest X-rays). So I thought...hmm, maybe it doesn't. However, the link has, like I said, more info than you need. I used the site's own search link and typed X Ray and found several reasons why they do chest X rays. Try it. Shoot, I even searched for pectus excavatum and found out that information as well. Try harder next time.

And as for the link I posted earlier, it addresses supplements as well.
 
KW83 said:
I should have noted that I was trying to help out the original poster (my apologies) but since you asked...

You stated it doesn't say anything about it (Chest X-rays). So I thought...hmm, maybe it doesn't. However, the link has, like I said, more info than you need. I used the site's own search link and typed X Ray and found several reasons why they do chest X rays. Try it. Shoot, I even searched for pectus excavatum and found out that information as well. Try harder next time.

And as for the link I posted earlier, it addresses supplements as well.
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I've read the document it links too, as I understood it the document was for all medical physicals, was looking for a bit more on the aviation side. Just asked for some clarifications. Appreciate your help.
 
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