would i get DQ?

[derekj932]

I was diagnosed with asthma when I was 2 years old and it has gotten better as I got older before 13 ..at age 17 i prescribed an inhaler for wheezing only for a week.

Asthma (493), including reactive airway disease, exercise-induced bronchospasm or asthmatic bronchitis, reliably

diagnosed and symptomatic after the 13th birthday, does not meet the standard. Reliable diagnostic criteria may includeany of the following elements: substantiated history of cough, wheeze, chest tightness, and/or dyspnea that persists orrecurs over a prolonged period of time, generally more than 12 months.

[derekj932]

It was bronchitis

[josephd]

go talk to a recruiter

[Marine1011]

Yes, when all else fails, please consult with a recruiter. They can tell you if something you had when you were two years old and is gone, is a definite disqualifier. These days I wouldn't be surprised if you were disqualified merely because you could have had a problem but never did.

[Phantom Blooper]

go talk to a recruiter
Do this....then the recruiter may or may not send you to MEPS for a PFT....this has always been a maybe question.

How old are you now?

Having wheezing with exercise and exertion.....there has to be an underlying medical problem for keeping chronic bronchitis.

PM this Marine as he is a Respiratory Therapist in civilian life.

http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/member.php?82284-Tennessee-Top

[Baker1971]

Here's a better test before you go see a recruiter. Go run 3 miles and let us know how you feel.

[gkmoz]

Here's a better test before you go see a recruiter. Go run 3 miles and let us know how you feel.

:)

[DanM]

Childhood asthma doesn't just go away,it usually comes back stronger.10 minutes in the gas chamber without a mask would leave a lasting impression.

[josephd]

Here's a better test before you go see a recruiter. Go run 3 miles and let us know how you feel.

hahaha....how about we start the lad off with the 1.5 mile IST, we don't want him dying and then his parents blaming it on us here

[Tennessee Top]

There is such a thing as exercise-induced asthma. Asthma can also be exacerbated by environmental factors like humidity, pollens, etc. Some recruits don't even realize they have asthma till they get...

[USMC 2571]

OP, listen to what everyone is telling you, but especially Tennessee Top, who works in that area you're talking about, professionally speaking.....good advice as usual, Top.

[mexbearlll]

Top, next time can You keep it simple I spent a lot of time looking up words. :beer: S/F

[MunkyVsRobot]

You will probably be a DQ but only MEPS can really tell, just tell your recruiter and proceed from there he will tell you what you need to do.