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Screening Military Aircrews for Anosmia

Lionel M. Nelson

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An absent or severely impaired sense of smell could prove dangerous for people in aviation-related occupations. The Army considers this condition to be disqualifying for flying duty. An easily performed, inexpensive anosmia screening test for military aircrew members is discussed.

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An absent or severely impaired sense of smell could prove dangerous for people in aviation-related occupations. The Army considers this condition to be disqualifying for flying duty. An easily performed, inexpensive anosmia screening test for military aircrew members is discussed.

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An absent or severely impaired sense of smell could prove dangerous for people in aviation-related occupations. The Army considers this condition to be disqualifying for flying duty. An easily performed, inexpensive anosmia screening test for military aircrew members is discussed.

Key concepts: Aircrew, Anosmia, Aviation medicine, Military aviation, Active duty, Military personnel, Military medicine, Duty

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