Hello
I am fully aware of the countless posts on here about asthma and I can guarantee I've sifted through just about all of them however, I wonder if anyone can give me some advice.
I am currently 16 years old and on prescription for asthma which was diagnosed for me at a very young age. However, as I have got older the affects and symptoms no longer seem to occur to me and I have decided that if I am going to pursue a career in the Army I need to come of my inhaler prescription now and wait the 4 YEARS before applying (I plan to study for A levels and a degree in this time). I am just wondering if the army would still accept me as a new recruit even after being 4 years free of any symptoms as I have read so many stories,of people being declared medically unfit for similar situations such as mine.
Just to clarify I have never had an asthma attack and I am fully fit (I run cross country for my county and I am a member of my local running club, triathlon club and football club)
Thanks
I am fully aware of the countless posts on here about asthma and I can guarantee I've sifted through just about all of them however, I wonder if anyone can give me some advice.
I am currently 16 years old and on prescription for asthma which was diagnosed for me at a very young age. However, as I have got older the affects and symptoms no longer seem to occur to me and I have decided that if I am going to pursue a career in the Army I need to come of my inhaler prescription now and wait the 4 YEARS before applying (I plan to study for A levels and a degree in this time). I am just wondering if the army would still accept me as a new recruit even after being 4 years free of any symptoms as I have read so many stories,of people being declared medically unfit for similar situations such as mine.
Just to clarify I have never had an asthma attack and I am fully fit (I run cross country for my county and I am a member of my local running club, triathlon club and football club)
Thanks