2006-06-21 04:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by Richard h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I had asthma when I joined the ARMY many moons ago. I did not tell anybody and it did not showed on my physical. I took my inhalers and hid them, did not let Drill sargents see them. Every morning when we ran I stuffed it on my bra, never went without it. If you haven't told anyone about it, be carefull you can get kick out for getting caught or worse you can die from not having your medicine. Is it worth it?
2006-06-21 10:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly,TX 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The DoD has softened their medical qualification standards for cases of childhood asthma.
Previously, any history of asthma was disqualifying, regardless of age. While medical waivers were sometimes possible, waiver approval usually required scheduling and passing a pulmonary function test. Under the new policy, Asthma is only disqualifying if it occurs after the applicant’s 13th birthday.
Medical record screening may still be required, depending on the applicant’s medical history. However, in many cases, a signed statement, attached to the medical pre-screening form, stating that the applicant did not have any type of asthma (including exercise induced, or allergic asthma) or treatment for asthma after their 13th birthday will be sufficient.
Applicants who’ve experienced asthma or reactive airway disease after age 13 will require all medical documentation. Waivers may still be considered, depending on the applicant’s medical history and – possibly results from a pulmonary function test.
If he still has asthma as is passed the age of 13, I'd say the chances of him being accepted are very slim and if he has been, then he wasn't truthful with the recruiter and that alone could get him dismissed. He'll never get past the physical..
2006-06-21 13:52:01 · answer #2 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will not even make it through the MEPS process with asthma. You can't have any occurences of asthma after your 13th birthday and get in any branch of the military.
2006-06-21 11:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by Richard M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend has asthma, and the recruiter is letting him in the service, for my nickel it's a Big Mistake.
2006-06-21 11:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they would be pissed if he didn't have his meds when he really needed it. I had a friend who's brother was discharged from boot camp in the navy b/c he had asthma.
2006-06-21 11:21:10 · answer #5 · answered by sugarcarat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant join the army with asthma
2006-06-22 23:53:13 · answer #6 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your supposed to be able to be in the military with asthma.
2006-06-21 11:34:44 · answer #7 · answered by Cheesedippedincheese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋