I have been in the Army 10 years and was just told I have adult Asthma,will this affect my career?

I would think (but please don't hold me to this) that as long as you can pass your PT tests and meet height and weight standards that it should not be a problem. A friend of mine who is a Amateur Muay Thai fighter got diagnosed with the same thing. Good luck to you I wish you well.

If I was you I would ask for a allergy test if you haven't already. Sometimes being allergic to something will trigger asthma and as long as you have the right medicine you will do just fine. People with asthma are allergic to the change in weather and that will also trigger asthma attacks. Right now I am all the meds to treat asthma and if I miss a dose I won't have a good day, I take A nasal spray that helps to breathe better. The nasal spray clears up your nasal passage so that you can breath better.

There is a big difference between Acute and Chronic Asthema..if you are knocking out 8 minute miles...I would assume that this is likely an acute condition and maybe you had a sensitivity to grass or some other allergen that caused a broncho spasm...that likely spooked the hell out of you and you gone to see your Physician....for the most part..this was aquired while on Active Duty and generally will be managed by your PCM or Pulmonologist. LT Crowder said it best,,,Chronic Asthema that effects your PT Performance would be of the biggest concern...Chronic Asthema probably carries a 3 on the PULHES and would start a med board....but if this is just an issolated occurance...and can be managed with medications...it is likely it would carry a 2 on your PULHES and you can continue to serve, but may restrict you from some opportunities. It is likely from your description you will likely have to carry an emergency albuterol inhaler and only use it if you have an attack.