i wanna join the navy but "have" asthma...even though i havent used my inhaler in about 3-4 years
2007-01-20 18:16:05 · 18 answers · asked by Lacey 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A girl I know just went to the Army Reserve. She had had asthma as a child. It required a medical waiver and a military doctor's OK but it might be possible for you. If you can not get into the military then look into a career as a civilian employee of the military. That's what I am.
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2007-01-21 01:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by tumbleweed1954 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT impossible to join the Navy with asthma. However, consider this, I don't know where you currently live, but when our son was in Basic, two Recruits were sent home for this very reason. They were both from Texas and neither had ever shown any signs of asthma before then. I guess it's not uncommon for symptoms to show up while there. So, even if you do get a waiver, understand that you may still have trouble one you get to Great Lakes.
2007-01-21 12:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by NavyMomSS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats fine that you havent neede to use your inhaler, but what about when you are posted to a place that has a lot of dust or pollen?
Asthma sufferers are denied entry into the forces for one good reason , an asthma attack is a liability , it slows down the team if the have to divert resources to deal with sufferer who has had an attack , it is not predictable so therefore can not be prevented.
The forces rely heavily on team work to complete tasks and people need to be able to trust and rely on theri fellow team mate. If you have an unpredictable and debilitating thing like asthma it put sthe whole team in jeapordy, in the forces that could cost someone their life.
Sorry but that is how it is.
2007-01-20 18:32:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can just when you go to enlist inform the recruiter that you have asthma and also make sure he is aware you haven't used the inhaler for 3-4 years they will probably send you for a reevaluation on your lungs and respiratory and wait on the results but if it has been that long then you should be fine....and don't listen to those other people my dad and brother both has asthma and they are active military and navy so those others obviously don't know what they are talking about
2007-01-20 18:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by bambi 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I feel your pain. I've had asthma for 14 years now and have seen several doctors. The truth is, there is no known cure for asthma at the moment. But the symptoms can be prevented. It really depends on what causes your brother's asthma. Mine is usually dust and hot weather. But I think the universal method is using the control inhaler.
I cured my Asthma the natural way?
2016-05-15 05:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 11:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your recrutier. I had an E-7 in my shop with diabetes. I've know of people with a varitey of medical problems who joined up. They will Evaluate your condition and let you know. Be aware that the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marines all have differant standards. With the Air Force and Navy's being the lowest.
2007-01-20 18:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by Wolf of the Black Moon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having asthma would disqualify you from military service. If it is officially recorded in your medical file, it would make it difficult for you to join the military.
2007-01-20 18:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by trigunmarksman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, if you lied about it. I wouldn't recommend it, you could die from the strenous activities. They will waiver it (most of the time) if you had mild asthma before age 12 or 13.
2007-01-22 19:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a word, no. You would need a waiver, which for asthma isn't going to happen. Sorry.
2007-01-21 07:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋