How much does this course cost?
How many lessons did you do?
I dont mind paying a fortune, if the outcome is that I can be a fit cabin crew and enjoy my life to a full!

I did a course that ran over five days, 2 hours a day. I did a course run by people in the official Butekyo association. This is the association and locations in the UK: http://www.buteyko.info/fap_buteyko_...=UnitedKingdom
From what I can remember the cost was 100-200 pounds. You should be able to go along for an information sesssion for free which is also the first session. Just make sure you go to a professional practitioner, this method is amazing and it would be a lost opportunity if you didn't get anything out of it. I'll add that it requires a reasonable amount of dedication for at least 6 weeks to get any benefit.

Edit: Doctors a cautious of the method as it goes againts there way of treating people, that is with medication, so let your doctor know but don't let them steer you away.

Great stuff!

I'm going to contact the Company for info on the MAN sessions.

Ill let my Dr know but won't let him steer him away from my only chance!

Thanks so much,
Help is appreciated


Emirates__Mad

Hey, about the asthma issue. Many grow out of asthma as the airways increase in size over the years. If your asthma is controlled just with singulair and your peak flows are normal, you are in good shape. You may try and taper out of the singulair and avoid triggers such as cats. Big problem cats, they have an enzyeme on their fur that attacks the nose and resp system. Get some pulmonary function tests that a re normal and you are good to go...

Hi there...I have asthma as well and like you, it only really bothers me in the winter...I did have a incident in training while doing firefighting...I had to put on the PBE (smoke hood with concentrated O2) and "fight" a fake fire...I was running up the aisle with the PBE on and started gasping for breath and had a full blown asthma attack...I think it was the combination of stress, running and the fact that I had on a PBE (with limited O2) right in my face- I had never had an attack like that before or since...My company hadn't known about my asthma before this but they were great...At my new company (been here 3 yrs) I told them upfront and they have been excellent...I would be honest since you never know what the situation will bring, particularly in a stressful situation! Good luck!

Cdn

Hey guys,
Thanks for your replies.
Well, I havent updated you on this thread so I will now.
Im flying out 12 Oct.
I did ring Emirates, and they told me that they would discuss this more indepth when I get in Dubaim but it shouldnt matter unless if it's like walking 10 m and then getting out of breath, which it is definetly not me.
I use Singulair or Montelukast, and it drastically improved my health.

My biiiiiig trigger is cold weather,pets, and dust mites so them bloody a/c must be clean!

Thanks ever so much, I feel much better now.

I'll keep you posted,
EKCCMAD

Brilliant, all the best with your Dubai meeting

Quick question(s)

How long since youve been hospitalised because of your asthma attack? and any admission to intesive care unt coz of your asthma?

Thanks loads
Last time I was hospitalised was when I was 15/6, lot of years back that was.
Not I.C.U just Childrens Ward lol!
Ta Again

I would be very interested to see if anyone ever got this list from the CAA? Or any feedback?
I have emailed them but they want me to send a letter instead, which might take a few weeks.

Peak flow is in fact related to height but this fact is sometimes missed by occupational physicians. Asthma in childhood is common in fact the quoted figure is 10 to 15 per 100 children. The vast majority either grow out of their symptoms or are well controlled by inhalers. Can the CAA seriously stop that number of people becoming pilots?- I doubt it. Asthma starting as an adult is usually more significant and people do not grow out of it. It seems incredibly common in top athletes and I have no reason why that is!!!!

Are these two inhalers accepted by the CAA for people wanting to obtain a class one medical?

Clenil Modulite "Preventer"
Salamol "Reliever"

You're taking two of the most popular treatments (UK) for asthma, and past posts suggest that these meds are acceptable.

I should imagine that the AME will be more interested in your asthma control, (symptoms, hospital admissions, time off work etc), rather than the meds.

Good luck

Hi guys,

I went to A and E back in 2004 and the minimum limit for the last hospital admittance that the caa require for asthma is 5 years however when i rang they said if u send a medical report of when i went in then they will consider letting me this summer. I was wondering if anyone else has had anything like this and what do u think my chances are of getting it done this summer?
I was only in there for an hour and was discharged without having to go back in.

Kiev23,

I'm an ATP and an asthmatic. My personal counsel is don't admit nor discuss what doesn't show up on the medical. I'm not advising you to conceal, but also not advising you to volunteer. Are you looking at the first class because you intend to fly for a living?

yehh i am looking to fly for a career

I am an asthmatic as well, and i will soon take the med class 1. I dont think they will ever find out about my asthma, undless i tell them about it.

I am not happy about lying to the test. Isn't there a question where i have to answer if i have asthma or not?

Do they have to see my medical journal at the med class 1?, and do they have acces to it afterwords?

What if they find out about my asthma later on, can they cancel my med class then?

The term "Asthma" seems to bounced around quite liberally, sometimes in the abscence of a firm diagnosis.

A kid with a single episode of viral wheeze sometimes gets labelled as being asthmatic, with a resultant negative effect on their future career.

We'll always be willing to help straighten this situation out, but Kiev, I'd advise against concealling an episode which required a hospital admission.

Sounds like the authorities are trying their best to get you through. I'd imagine that they'd be interested in how your asthma has affected you, (control, affect on activities etc), since 2004.

thank you for all the help guys the CAA rang me up and said i can go for the class one.

Cant wait......

Be totally honest. I knew a young controller who died from asthma very suddenly so it's a serious matter.