Can I join the military if I have allergy-induced asthma?I've asked lots of people this question and I always get different responses. I'll try and be as detailed as possible.
I have allergy-induced asthma, which means that when my allergies go off, I have trouble breathing. It's not that I CAN'T breath, its just that I have to breath deeper. I do not use an inhaler, but I do take drugs allegra and mucinex sometimes. They make it easier to breath, but sometimes I'll forget to take them and on those days I can still manage. I have never had an asthma attack.
My recruiter said that asthma past age 13 is an automatic DQ, but since I do not use an inhaler, the Army won't call my condition "asthma" and instead refer to it as "allergies". I should clarify that I have sporadicly used inhalers in the past, but I always hated using them so I quit. I don't think I've used an inhaler since I turned 13, but to be honest its been so long I can't remember. What do you think the chances of me getting in are?
I'm only allergic to dust, pollen, and some animal hair. So I'll only notice my AIA if its I'm outside during the summer or if I'm in a building where someone has *really* bad hygene.(Most public buildings are fine)
I should also clairify that don't think I've ever *needed* my inhaler and at this point in my life I'm just fine with the prospect of never using one again. I just wanted to know if previously using an inhaler was a DQ.
-Lee W
yes bring your inhaler
-dixiegirl687
that's a question you'd need to ask a recruiter.
-aurastin
You should be able to get into a combat service support job easiley.
If you are looking to get into combat arms though you might have some trouble.
Talk about it more with a recruiter, they will be able to provide more information.
-kmh5
no because the smoke will go inside your lungs by the explosions. then if too much gets in, your chances of living r 10%
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