<human>: I am considering military service but one of the disqualifications is asthma.  I have used inhalers before but very very sparingly and have only have them with a prescription after severe sinus infections or bronchitis.  Does the very sporadic use of an inhaler mean that i actually have asthma?
<bot>: Hello, Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions for you as follows:1. Inhalers are usually prescribed for asthma/bronchitis. Sinus infections tend to aggravate asthma, but inhalers are not useful in sinus infections. So I assume you were prescribed inhalers for asthma/bronchitis symptoms that were aggravated by sinusitis.2. Asthma/bronchitis symptoms can change with age, environment, etc. So if you have used inhalers sporadically in the past, I would like to know at what age and how frequently.3. For occupational purposes, asthma is best diagnosed/ruled out by a test known as spirometry. Hence, I would suggest you spirometry with post-bronchodilator and post-exercise reversibility testing. This will help you to know whether you have asthma. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health ahead. Thank you & Regards.