Here are the results of the pulmonary function test
Findings:
Spirometry: Forced vital capacity 4.52 L or 91%. FEV1 5.06 L or 102%. FEV1:FVC 93%. FEF25/75 6.14 L/s or 121% of predicted
Lung volumes: Total lung capacity 6.99 L or 91% of predicted.
DLCO: Diffusion capacity 47.55 mL/min/mmHg or 126% of predicted. Airway resistance Raw 1.06 cm of water/L/s or 73% of predicted. This does decrease by 55% post bronchodilator. Flow volume loop is normal.
Impression: Normal pulmonary function test with the exception of decreases airway resistance with the application of bronchodilator suggests mild reactive airway disease, although doubt the patient has significant asthma.
2007-12-03 09:53:34 · 3 answers · asked by descartes_rocks 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Don't let people's negativity stop you from pursuing your dream. It's not your fault that you developed Asthma. I think you should try to join. While in the process of joining they will tell you what you need to do. Don't worry about "taxpayers money". You sound like a patriot to me and I wish you success in joining the military.
Regards
Rebecca
2007-12-03 10:23:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asthma after age 12 is disqualifying for entry into the armed forces. That includes reactive airway disease.
2007-12-04 00:48:37 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they will disqualify you at meps looking at your med. history
the last thing a soldier needs is a battle getting a asthma attack in the middle of a firefight, do them a favor and dont try to join. it would only waste taxpayers money at meps
2007-12-03 18:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by gonecrazy_fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋