Marines and Asthma???

Question

i really want to join the marines....i think it would be great for me....but i have asthma.....its not bad...i knoe i could do the marines without any problems accuring with the asthma.....so i would be able to hide it.....i havnt had any problems with it for more than 10 years now

but when i was younger i had really bad asthma and have medical records that say i did...

even though i havnt had any problems with it for 10 years will they still NOT let me join???

and if so why???

Answer 1

JT is correct...

Asthma past the age of 13 is a permanent disqualifier and there are no waivers for it.

Answer 2

talk to a recruiter, they know what to say..... you probably wont have any problems thats why they have waivers. Dont worry

Answer 3

Disregard the comments from the others. Here is how it will work.

You will need medical records.

Give your recruiter everything you have.

Then if you are approved(After Physical) they will prepare a waiver for you. The Marines Boot camp is 13 weeks of absolute h**l. Navy and Air Force's boot camp is rough but not like the Marines where they are up 18 hours with hardly any food or water for 5 straight days working their asses off.

Chances are you will be approved with a waiver. But looking out for your health(even without the asthma) I would reccomend going to either the Air Force or Navy so you will more than likely not have your asthma attacks come back.

Answer 4

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marine_Corp...

read that and look at the schedule.. this is more of what u will go thru

Answer 5

Do you use an inhaler at all?  Have you had any asthma events since age 13? If yes to either if those questions those are disqualifiers for all branches.

I understand that you think you will be able to control it but have you been in Iraq in a sandstorm in 120 degree heat? You can not predict when it will flare up and that's not safe for you or your fellow marines.

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningth...

Asthma

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.