RAF, RN or army - asthma

Reply 40

Well, there was a similar post a while back and I replied, but I now have some updated information.

I was having a chat with the MO a couple of days ago, and I was asking for an inhaler to combat a persistent cough. We were chatting about asthma, and he said that having asthma was not a bar to service, unless it had an effect on fitness. So hootandroars case-by-case basis seems to be the current thinking.

P.S. Heart murmur here, and I'm a tooth arm officer....

Reply 41

garthvador

OP

2

just incase any1 was interested and to help any1 who wants to know, i went to my gp today and was told i might not even have asthma anymore and reccomends i stop using my preventer and only my reliver if needed. been doing alot of running which i never used to do, finding it a challenge but cant wait til my fitness test if i get that far.

i'll post what happens at the real raf medical.

:biggrin:

Reply 42

Wzz

11

garthvador

just incase any1 was interested and to help any1 who wants to know, i went to my gp today and was told i might not even have asthma anymore and reccomends i stop using my preventer and only my reliver if needed. been doing alot of running which i never used to do, finding it a challenge but cant wait til my fitness test if i get that far.

i'll post what happens at the real raf medical.

:biggrin:

For wannabe aircrew applicants (which I appreciate you aren't), do note that time clear of or "growing out of" asthma isn't good enough. While you might be coping fine, you don't know precisely what state your lungs are actually in. How are you under 8G and pressure breathing; or in a 100% oxygen environment? It's another rule that isn't there for no reason.

Reply 43

maryyy26

I emailed the RAF about the asthma rules and they replied...

Any applicants who have suffered from asthma or been prescribed medication for asthma or wheezing within the last 4 years would not be considered for any role within the RAF. This includes any wheezing regardless of the cause, for example due to hay fever, exercise or dusty/cold environments.

Any applicants who have ever suffered from asthma (or again, been prescribed asthma medication, whatever the cause) since the age of 4, would not be considered for any Non-Commissioned Aircrew Role. For further information please contact an RAF Careers Advisor on 0845 605 5555.

Hope that helpss :smile:

Reply 44

djmm

15

Where's the confusion came from here? Wzz's post (#4) was, has and is the rules on joining up having previously had asthma; why the hell is there another 40 posts of drivvle? If he lies he'll be caught out, why worry yourself capitalising things to emphasise the forces' feelings on integrity? Lie = no integrity = no service, so let him go at it. If it's not found at AFCO it'll be found when at basic training (/ IOT), where medical records are re-checked and peoples get the boot after 5 days service.

Post #33, seriously made me laugh - can't believe it, Wzz, didn't think you had it in you!

*I'll hop off Wzz's cock now, I'm sure there are some getting jealous*

djmm :top:

Reply 45

tikijan

I have asthma and have applied for the raf as a pti, I am going to my doctor next week to get a letter saying that I am no longer effected by it, in this post you talk about it being dine as kind as it doesn't effect your fitness, I am a ling distance runner (inc cold wintery cross country ) and this does not effect my breathing at all badly..... Do you think I stand a chance at getting in ? Thank you

Reply 46

Drewski

19

Original post by tikijan

I have asthma and have applied for the raf as a pti, I am going to my doctor next week to get a letter saying that I am no longer effected by it, in this post you talk about it being dine as kind as it doesn't effect your fitness, I am a ling distance runner (inc cold wintery cross country ) and this does not effect my breathing at all badly..... Do you think I stand a chance at getting in ? Thank you

They will only deal with medical facts. So all that matters is when you were diagnosed, when you were last prescribed medication, etc. The anecdotes you offer won't make any difference whatsoever.

Reply 47

Emilybradder2000

4

I've got susac syndrome and my goal in life was to be a combat medic in the army.i was on a army course and the men said as long as I'm lesion free for 2 years I'm fine to join I asked my doctor and she said I'm never going to be lesion free.has anyone got any ideas what to do because I'm so lost thankyou

Reply 48

threeportdrift

Careers Forum Helper

20

Original post by Emilybradder2000

I've got susac syndrome and my goal in life was to be a combat medic in the army.i was on a army course and the men said as long as I'm lesion free for 2 years I'm fine to join I asked my doctor and she said I'm never going to be lesion free.has anyone got any ideas what to do because I'm so lost thankyou

The only way you are going to know for certain is to make an application and let the medics make a decision based on your specific medical history.

Reply 49

Hayden Brame

1

The rule for the Royal Navy is 4 years free AT LEAST to be a pilot. I have asthma and I want to join the military. To join I have to be medically cleared. I never use my inhalers and my breathing isn't really affected. I only get wheezing in the winter, which still doesn't affect me

Reply 50

Drewski

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Original post by Hayden Brame

The rule for the Royal Navy is 4 years free AT LEAST to be a pilot. I have asthma and I want to join the military. To join I have to be medically cleared. I never use my inhalers and my breathing isn't really affected. I only get wheezing in the winter, which still doesn't affect me

If you are still recieving inhalers then someone has deemed there is a medical need for that, and a result you are not 'free' of asthma.

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