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Can airline pilots fly planes if they have splenomegaly?
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No: No, splenomegaly by itself does not disqualify an individual but the cause of splenomegaly must be identified. For a list of medical conditions that prevent a person from flying, look at the faa website.
Answered 4/10/2014
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