Asthma and military

[futurern123]

I was just wondering if anyone knows of any nurses in the navy or air force with asthma. I emailed a recruiter and they said to contact a recruiter and I have heard waivers are given. I have never had an asthma attack and I wasn't diagnosed until 2 years ago. Just wondering if anyone has any info on this.

[nursie1280]

I wanted to chime in on this topic and see what happened with the person who orginally posted this. I think I am in the same boat as you. I really don't think I have asthma but my dr said I did. I never had an asthma attack and never had a PFT and no dr has every heard me wheeze (nor have I). I got a bit out of breath when I was running but I believe it was more due to being out of shape then due to asthma. In order to enlist do I have to have a phyical or get anything from my doctor or is it all done by a navy doctor??? If it is done by a navy dr then I wouldn't say anything. thanks so much

[nursie1280]

I was wondering where you got this? I'd like to read more and see if there is anything about high blood pressure???? Thanks so much

[shapely]

If your civilian doctor said you have asthma and you don't agree...get another doctor (can be another civillian). You can always see a pulmonologist. One visit doesn't make a diagnosis of asthma. People wheeze for a variety of reasons.