From what I have read, the only way to get an Asthma waiver is if it was misdiagnosed as a child. I am 100% sure I still have asthma, and have not had an asthma attack within 5 years, but I know I still have it. It doesn't slow me down one bit and I have never used it as an excuse for anything, I don't even tell people I have it anymore.
However, at the same time, I understand why I am disqualified. My stepbrother is active duty right now in Pensacola and he doesn't know any way around it. I do not need an inhaler on a regular basis, but I wouldn't feel comfortable without one handy or lying since I am not sure it won't flair up again.
Basically, my disappointment stems from simply not being able to do it. I am not in shape physically yet, but I know that if I worked hard I would be able to hold my own. I know that I can have a bright career ahead of me if I just got my degree and went into some business field, but I feel it is my duty to in some way serve my country, I am simply not able to. My relatives fought and died in every war all the way back to the Revolution, and I want to carry on that legacy in some way, not only for my family's sake, but for my sake as well.
However, as a kid asthma was a serious problem, and although I never have problems anymore, I wouldn't want to have to puff an inhaler when the SHTF. I more or less knew the answer to this post before I posted it, but I just wanted to get everyone's thoughts anyway. I appreciate all your responses, and godspeed to those of you who do serve.