N1CEandS1MPLE

Hey guys. Have my 1st Class Medical soon and I am hoping to pass it. I am 16 years old. I have mild asthma, which isn't a problem and has never been. Got a note from the doctor to tell my examiner I am clear to go. My peak flow is 525 which I hope is acceptable. Give me some insight please.

sevenforseven

My best advice to you would be to call an AME. If you'd rather do a little research first, I would suggest:

Asthma: FAA Protocol (AASI)

742Dash

My advice is to contact one of the Aeromedical advisory services, of which there are several. I have used these folks for several matters, with good results:

Aviation Medicine Advisory Service -- FAA Medical Expertise -- Our Physicians...Your Solution!

Google "Aviation Medical Advisory Service" if the link does not work.

Again, they are not your only option. I am just pointing them out because they have helped me in the past with blood pressure and 2 eye surgery's (do this for 37 years and your file gets thick).

Whatever you do, understand that you do not want to walk into the AME's office and apply for a medical without understanding exactly what your situation is and having the paperwork in order. The FAA is not there to help you sort a problem, they are simply going to judge the available information.

And while there are many excellent AMEs out there who will help you, there are also many who are simply going to throw the paperwork in and see what happens. In the latter case the result is often not good.

Finally, I will add that it is my observation that there are many things that are aggressively diagnosed today that used to be reserved for people who were in grave danger. This is probably a good thing overall, but understand (as the FAA seems too), that things that caused your cousin Joe's good buddy Sam to stop flying might not be a career killer in 2013. Methodically work the system, get your paperwork in order and then....and only then....apply for your medical.

Best of luck. 37 years ago the Air Force would not touch me for a medical issue, yet I have had a great aviation career that is now nearing its end and my "problem" has never been one. But again, line up the paperwork before walking in for your first medical.

cole

You will be absolutely fine. You will have todo a little extra paperwork but you shouldn't have a problem. I have asthma and have been flying for the airlines for the past 13 years.

N1CEandS1MPLE

Thanks, will be sure too.