Hello!
I'm a candidate for USAFA and I am currently going through the medical evaluation process. I am concerned about my possible asthma history. My doctor has prescribed me Albuterol Sulfate in the past. I used it in 2017, when I was under 13, for pre-asthmatic concerns. I haven't used Albuterol since, but my doctor prescribed it for me in April 2022 in case I should need it (and, I think, at my mom's request). I technically haven't used Albuterol since I was under 13, but I'm concerned about this prescription in April. The doctor noted that I had "asthma exacerbation" when he prescribed the Albuterol. I think this was a wrong diagnosis. I am a track and soccer athlete, and I am often the most fit on the soccer team. What will the DODMERB think of this situation? Will they be able to see my doctor's remarks about my asthma? I have my medical exam this upcoming Monday, so is there anything I should relay to the examining doctor about my asthma to avoid getting medically disqualified? Will I have to do a spirometry test? If I do happen to be DQ'ed, what's the process for getting a medical waiver?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Nathan
I'm a candidate for USAFA and I am currently going through the medical evaluation process. I am concerned about my possible asthma history. My doctor has prescribed me Albuterol Sulfate in the past. I used it in 2017, when I was under 13, for pre-asthmatic concerns. I haven't used Albuterol since, but my doctor prescribed it for me in April 2022 in case I should need it (and, I think, at my mom's request). I technically haven't used Albuterol since I was under 13, but I'm concerned about this prescription in April. The doctor noted that I had "asthma exacerbation" when he prescribed the Albuterol. I think this was a wrong diagnosis. I am a track and soccer athlete, and I am often the most fit on the soccer team. What will the DODMERB think of this situation? Will they be able to see my doctor's remarks about my asthma? I have my medical exam this upcoming Monday, so is there anything I should relay to the examining doctor about my asthma to avoid getting medically disqualified? Will I have to do a spirometry test? If I do happen to be DQ'ed, what's the process for getting a medical waiver?
Thank you in advance for your help!
Nathan