Asthma (another question!)

jakeh83 · Post by **jakeh83** » Fri 29 Jun, 2007 10:04 am

I know this has been covered before but there is never a straight answer, my problem is i had childhood asthma triggered by animals, i only ever had 1 attack when i was 5 (i'm 24 now) and no symptoms since 16, i dont use an inhaler but when i went to work abroad my doc gave me an inhaler just incase, that was 6 months ago, i've not lied on my application and explained to my doctor that i'm trying to join the forces, he gave me a 1 month peak flow test which i passed above average, just to cover myself, i also got another note from my GP to be sent with my med records saying i have no symptoms and my inhaler was prescribed as a precaution because i was working abroad for a while,other than that i'm about 8 years clear, what are my chances of being defered?

Illustrious · Post by **Illustrious** » Fri 29 Jun, 2007 10:37 am

none mate, if I remember correctly, you have to be clear of it for a minimum of 3 years, including mild symptoms. You've got notes from docs etc saying you're fine so you'll be a ok.

jakeh83 · Post by **jakeh83** » Sun 01 Jul, 2007 7:59 am

its the 6 inhaler i got 6 months ago thats worrying me, suppose i just better sit tight and hope for the best.

jakeh83 · Post by **jakeh83** » Sun 01 Jul, 2007 8:00 am

I meant the inhaler i got 6 months ago :drinking:

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Sun 01 Jul, 2007 10:54 pm

If the inhaler is worrying you ask it politely to sort its own shit out and stop given you grief.

jakeh83 · Post by **jakeh83** » Mon 02 Jul, 2007 4:15 pm

yeh maybe i should ask it to go and have aword with the doc

Marine62 · Post by **Marine62** » Sat 07 Jul, 2007 4:46 pm

Ive got the same problem m8, however im in the army m8.You have to be 3 years clear of ashtma however i was only a year my came on due to animal related
Basically i went to bupa hospital and had peak flow test and other test done that cost me £130.Then i went to army docs for anoter report and for the print offs that cost me another £30.So all together That cost me £160 i sent that to my careers office and there sent that upto RSC Glencourse.Got a phone call a couple of days later saying there accepted me

jakeh83 · Post by **jakeh83** » Mon 09 Jul, 2007 10:28 am

cheers mate, if i get defered i will try that route, it'll be frustrating tho as ive just come back from an insight course with the paras done my 1.5 in 8:32 blah blah so i know i will be fine, oh well will let you know how i get on, thanks again for the info

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