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Old 20th May 2011, 12:17
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I have the big on in a few week's time.I tried searching for some examples of whats the test includes and how people got on with it but cant find much. Can anyone give me a heads up at all or even what to prepare for IE smoker's, asmatics Weight issue's etc. Thanks lad's

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Hi Jason,nothing to worry about,the test they carry out is called a "spirometry test" to measure lung capacity,light smoker myself and not the fittest and havnt had any poblems,if your irish prob being tested in the mater,all there staff are very helpful and friendly too,best of luck.
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I suspect that statistically, with smoking, you're more likely to encounter bladder cancer than respiratory problems. The first sign of that might well be haematura in the urine test sample.
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Thanks lad's. yep its up in the matter. I only had a urine test a few months ago along with full blood tests and all wear clear thank god,. And I also swim a bit so lung capacity should hopefully be good. Thanks again

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At your age, it's extremely unlikely that your functions will drop enough to be detected at a medical.

Most of the functions drop gradually over time in the earlier years of smoking, with more dramatic effects in the later years.

The exceptions being when smoking sparks off some 'orrible sort of cancer early on, but this in unusual.
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Well this is in the morning Wish me luck
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How did you get on? Hope Roodenburg wasn't too hard on ya?
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Would like to know this as well, how did it go?
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Old 9th Jul 2011, 18:03
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Finally !!!! I'm good to go . Well I had to see a respiratory specialist as my chart had a few issues when I was a child with mild asthma, But now all is perfect and the relief is amazing fireoff I know exactly what you mean lol. Thanks all
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Congrats on passing the medical but,

With just having spend the best part of 400 squiddlies, no doubt to spend a lot more on flying and training, now may be a good time to kick the habit and stop smoking.

Smoking serves no purpose, costs money and with a previous history of asthma is likely to give more symptoms and increase your chances of getting lung problems in the medium to long term.

Do yourself a favour!

Good luck
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Thanks man. I kicked them over 3 months ago and have not looked back
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