Medical Woes ASS-thma

[FlyingKiwi_73]

So way back when i filled out my intital Class 1 application i ticked the box marked Asthma.I had it in my teens, never used a puffer since (infact the bottle is dated 2001) never been on a nebuliser or hospitalised.I have passed several tests kept a peak flow diary etc, now passing my Class 1 assesment for this yeah i get another test which categorically shows i do not have Asthma, (i paid the money and went to a specialist to do this). The CAA however beg to differ.There response is: "nice to see its under control, keep reporting every 6 months and keep up the diary"Has anybody over turned a Medical advisory like this, its not a huge burden just a pain having to get tested every 6 months and keep the bloody diary, i have my glasses and puffer in the flight bag as a matter of routine.I'm blowing peak flows of 800 to 850 which is above normal (yes i'm quite fit) I rowand have an erg which i use alot.Its very annoying. any advice?

[moreflaps]

Write a letter to the ME pointing out your tests are clear and that you have only reported _childhood_ asthma as an honest applicant. In view of the specialist report could the need for more frequent reporting be waived...
You have nothing to lose here by politely asking for this

Hope this helps.
Flaps

[FlyingKiwi_73]

Cheers Flaps! a very sound idea. Do i address the Director or the CAA ME? or both

[homonculus]

Asthma is REVERSIBLE airway constiction. ie by definition it comes AND GOES. So if you have no wheeze and normal peak flows it doesnt mean you are not a sufferer, merely that it is not a problem at present.

The CAA are correct in so far as you cant claim to be 'cured' and indeed you are at increased risk of further asthma in the future, but I do agree the length of time it has been quiescent plus the fact that it resolved I presume at puberty (a lot of asthmatics do not have symptoms after childhood) does seem a bit pedantic. But that is their job - or at least how they see their job

[gingernut]

The diagnosis of asthma isn't always that of an exact science, so you may reasonably question the original diagnosis. Could it have been a "viral wheeze."

Sounds easier to just jump through the hoops though.:)