What are my chances of getting my u.s visa if i have been diagnosed with COPD?
2006-12-02 01:20:34 · 8 answers · asked by kiamboy 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
kiamboy, COPD will not affect your ability to get your visa as COPD is not contagious nor is it an infectious disease. However, it is not curable it is a chronic progressive disease. The progression though is usually very slow and manageable as long as you take responsible measures in maintaining your own health and remain under the care and supervision of a pulmonologist. Many, many people live long productive lives with COPD as long as they take care of themselves. However, several respiratory diseases are inclusive to a diagnosis of COPD. Further diagnosis will also better assist you in the appropriate care plan.
2006-12-02 03:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by deedleydee 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that you can get a Visa, but COPD is not curable. It is a progressive disease process. Although the progression can be slowed if you start taking care of yourself and stop smoking.
2006-12-02 03:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by CJBig 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your chances are pretty good. COPD is not a transmissible disease and is not curable, but it is managable. Lifestyle and environment has a lot to do with it. Only a doctor can give you the best advise on living with your problem.
2006-12-02 01:26:02 · answer #3 · answered by jwstinson@sbcglobal.net 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
COPD is a chronic disease and is not curable but is manageable. However, I don't know about the US visa part.
2006-12-02 01:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by chantel_sabine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not curable.....don't know about the visa thing though. Shouldn't matter I wouldn't think.
2006-12-02 01:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by Shari 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't see why that would stop you. No its not curable but its not contagious either. If you smoke stop now, before you do anymore damage.
2006-12-02 02:00:46 · answer #6 · answered by paulamcneil1223 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no by definition its a chronic condition. No idea if it would interfere with a visa.
2006-12-02 01:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No the term indicates destruction of alveoli
2006-12-02 02:22:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋