he has asthma and e has a heart problem! (nothing really bad,) can he join the army!
2006-08-17 01:30:30 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
and theres no stoping him at least i cant talk any sence into him! HE WANTS TO JOIN THE USA ARMY
2006-08-17 01:38:41 · update #1
actually i am going to with him!
2006-08-17 01:42:05 · update #2
I can tell you with complete certainty....he will be medically eliminated. He'll never pass the physical.
2006-08-17 02:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by TOPKICK 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether he currently uses an inhaler or not. Normally if someone has a history of asthma, the dr's will check to see when the last time they used an inhaler. Asthma is not in itself a disqualified, but sends up a red flag to the MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) Doctor. Also, the heart problems would depend on what they are for. He will undergo a full examination by a doctor prior to enlisting and have to answer a series of questions. In his best interest to be honest, as lying about things such as this, could result in problems during basic training which is physically demanding.
2006-08-17 09:56:00 · answer #2 · answered by Jim B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not 100% sure, but my best friend tried to enlist in the Army about 15 years ago and he was disqualified because he had asthma. They may have relaxed the rules since then, but asthma is one of those maladies that they can't cure, and he wouldn't be able to use an auto-inhaler if he was wearing a gas mask, so don't be surprised if they say they won't take him. Best thing to do is call a local Army recruiter and just ask him/her if asthma is a disqualifier.
2006-08-17 08:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can not. He will be disqualified in the medical tests. So let him not waste efforts,although Army is a great institution to join
2006-08-17 08:43:26 · answer #4 · answered by openpsychy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
perhaps he might be able to create and join his personal army! but having cardiac problems and asthma may be risky for any institution that may consider accepting him.
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if he isn't self conscious use the force on him!
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2006-08-20 20:17:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sugi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he visits MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) he will be given a physical to determine if he is physically qualified. There they will determine if his pre-existing conditions are OK or not.
2006-08-17 08:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by ThePrez98 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
best thing to do is to talk to a recruiter, most likely not though, seen quite a few sent home from basic due to having asthma, my sister in law went in and they found out when she was in basic and was sent home. good luck to you both :)
2006-08-18 00:39:11 · answer #8 · answered by Christal D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if he can join or not. With his health problems and his williness to join, I say bless his heart and all he can do is go and try to join!
2006-08-17 08:41:43 · answer #9 · answered by tracy211968 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the army will pretty much take anyone, but you get treated like crap in the army
2006-08-17 11:36:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋