Asthma help!??!

[Jack16]

Ok, all I want to do is join the army. I had asthma as a kid but it doesnt bother me anymore, and Ive read that it can be a problem with the army. Is this right? Im currently 16 and my parents wont sign any papers, so once im 18 im signing up if i can. What if anything can I do in the army if i have asthma or used to?
Any help would be great! Cheers lads

[MSI64]

You need to have been clear of Asthma or the issue of an Inhaler for five years!! If you have then there is no problem.

[Jack16]

Bloody hell! didnt know it was that long. guess i could go through uni and then join if i get the all clear now.

Thanks mate

[Wholley]

Jack,
Go to university,get a good degree and then go for it.
Just my opinion.

[Jack16]

Yeh, that sounds good. But.... are there any jobs in the army that you can do with asthma like army chef?

[MSI64]

No Asthma is a bar to joining the Army sorry, clear five years is the only way

[Jack16]

Crap, thats a dampener on my future

[Pilgrim Norway]

Anyway Jack - relax.....

I was born with asthma, in Gateshead in what used to be County Durham.
before the Second World War Gasometers, coal mining (real
coal then), shipbuilding, munitions, dirt, filth, damp, foggy Tyne .....
gas lighting and ovens, coal or coke fires for heating, outside heads -
Low, bad rations, no fruit ( in fact I remember two apples from Canada
during the entire war things like that stick out, sad )

I grew out of it, a bit, started running with a local Harriers Club when I
could. No pushing, just cross country and road runs. Finally was in good
shape - good enough at least.

At seventeen I enlisted and was passed medically with a scar on my lung
but no problems otherwise..... Green Beret before my eighteenth and off
to Commando abroad shortly afterwards.

I ran for the Corps and United Services - and the Navy when i had to.

You MAY just grow out of it. It all depends on what type of asthma you
have and how controllable it is. All it takes sometimes is a change of
scene.

University - I agree with Wholley there - then choose your own path.....

I believe that there are still girls in England too - now they might just cure
your asthma - holding your breath is a good exercise.....

Good luck with it.

[Jack16]

Thanks alot mate, gives me a bit more confidence

[Tab]

Tell me Jack just how many times do you need to post the same story on these forums. Do you expect a different answer if you post it a few times on the same forum board

[Jack16]

what?

[Beast]

In other words referring to your other post:
http://www.militaryforums.co.uk/forums/ ... hp?t=39257