What happens if the military finds out you have asthma?
I've always wanted to join the army, but I had asthma as a child, though it's much better now. I'm worried, what happens if the military finds out you had asthma? Will they reject me outright?
I've always wanted to join the army, but I had asthma as a child, though it's much better now. I'm worried, what happens if the military finds out you had asthma? Will they reject me outright?
In military medical examinations, active asthma is usually a ground for rejection because high-altitude training and extreme physical exertion can trigger severe attacks. If you only had mild childhood asthma and are completely off inhalers now, they might review your pulmonary function tests (PFT).
If they find out, they will likely declare you medically unfit for combat roles, buddy. But hey, don't worry, you can still enjoy life, eat amazing street food, and look for great civilian careers where you don't have to run 10km with a heavy backpack!
My cousin was disqualified during the army medicals because he carried an inhaler for his dust allergy. They are extremely strict about respiratory health because of the high altitudes in places like Ladakh. It is better to be honest on the form than to face an emergency during training.
It can be devastating to have your dreams of serving the country cut short because of a health condition like asthma. I know how heartbreaking it feels to face medical rejection, but please remember your health and safety during high-stress training must come first.
Look, army rules are very clear. They will reject you if you have active asthma because they cannot risk your life in a battle zone where doctors aren't nearby. If you are fine now, get a proper lung certificate from a government specialist to present at your medical board.
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They will pack your bags and send you home, simple as that! The military is not a place where you can pause a drill to search for your inhaler. Look on the bright side, you saved yourself from waking up at 4 AM in freezing cold weather.
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