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my 18 year old son is interested in joining the service. As a child he was diagnosed with asthma. However episodes were intermitent. He has not had any symptoms or medication for well over a year. He is a champion swimmer and works out at the gym and swims daily. I have been told by the coast guard he is automatically disqualified because he was treated for asthma after the age of 13. However today I called the navy recruiter and he said no problem all my son needs to do is sign a form that says he has no symptoms and what physical activity he does daily. Help!! Who is right. I have read that there are certain branches that will allow a pulmonary test that can be preformed to get medical waiver. Do you know if this is true and what branches allow this? Thanks for your help.