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Can Hypothyroidism Make Me Unfit For A Job In Airline?

Hi Good day! I have a job offer in Emirates Airline in Dubai, Im 23 yrs old. I will have my medical examination this coming Friday and I declared that I have hypothyroidism . My hypothyroidism is well maintained i take 150 mcg of thyrax every morning. ( lifetime medication ). In my case, do you think hypothyroidism can unfit me to work? Thank you so much
Mon, 19 Nov 2012
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Hello, welcome to HCM,

Hypothyroidism is a treatable, sporadic, noninfectious, noncontagious diseae.

So, it will not be any barrier in doing job in plane.

Regards.
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Can Hypothyroidism Make Me Unfit For A Job In Airline?

Hello, welcome to HCM, Hypothyroidism is a treatable, sporadic, noninfectious, noncontagious diseae. So, it will not be any barrier in doing job in plane. Regards.