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A member asked:

I was told that i have exercise induced asthma and i want to join the army so im curious if i can outgrow it. i have an inhaler but do not use it.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

First of all: exercise induced asthma is not "ougrown" but can be easily controlled or even PREVENTED with the proper use of that inhaler! I would check with the Army requirements are concerning CONTROLLED exercise induced asthma! Hope this helps Dr Z

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Answered 10/24/2017

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