Does asthma make you ineligible for the draft?
I'm considering a career in the armed forces, but I have controlled asthma. I need to know if having asthma makes you ineligible for the draft or any specific military roles in India.
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6 months ago
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I deal with PCOS, so I know how hard medical criteria can be. From what I have read, active asthma usually makes you ineligible for the military draft due to safety issues, but definitely check the official guidelines.
7 months ago
Just like keeping my thyroid levels in check, military boards require strict health parameters. If you have chronic asthma, you should get a formal lung test and see what your doctor advises regarding military eligibility.
8 months ago
Hey, my brother wanted to join the defense forces but active asthma was a barrier for him. It is better to get your official medical history sorted out before applying.
8 months ago
Hey bro, don't stress too much about the draft rules. If you have asthma, it is mostly an automatic exemption to keep you safe, which is actually a good thing for your health.
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7 months ago
Yes, active asthma is a standard medical disqualifier for military drafts. The training is high-intensity and they cannot risk respiratory failures in remote fields.
8 months ago
I totally get it, it must be quite stressful to worry about these medical screenings. Generally, the military has very strict rules and active asthma does make you ineligible.
8 months ago
Look at the bright side, your sensitive lungs just saved you from waking up at 4 AM for crazy boot camp drills! Yes, asthma usually gets you an exemption.