I want to join the military but I have MILD asthma...?Okay, I know that there are a million questions about asthma and the military. I have "exercise-induced asthma". My doctor gave me an inhaler, but I never HAVE to use it. I've never had any kind of asthma attack, but a few years ago I had to stop playing basketball and catch my breath. I kind of lose energy fast, but I can run for a pretty long time. I am going to work on improving my lungs by doing lots of exercise.
-Yak Rider
You are disqualified. There are no waivers.
-MackMarinefamily
Join the Air force the let you ride bikes in boot camp. Don't go marines then because they fo 12 mile hikes in boot camp with 100-150 lb packs. Asthma will disqualify you but so will lots of other things it just depends on how bad it is. Go to MEPS and let them deside!!!
-reconciled one
You can't come in.
-quietflight_22
Previously, any history of asthma was disqualifying, regardless of age. While medical waivers were sometimes possible, waiver approval usually required scheduling and passing a pulmonary function test. Under the new policy, Asthma is only disqualifying if it occurs after the applicant's 13th birthday.
Medical record screening may still be required, depending on the applicant's medical history. However, in many cases, a signed statement, attached to the medical pre-screening form, stating that the applicant did not have any type of asthma (including exercise induced, or allergic asthma) or treatment for asthma after their 13th birthday will be sufficient.
Applicants who've experienced asthma or reactive airway disease after age 13 will require all medical documentation. Waivers may still be considered, depending on the applicant's medical history and – possibly results from a pulmonary function test.
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