Occupational Asthma

A year ago, an event at work changed my life. It was just today, however, that my health-care provider heard my voice after an attack at work, and said, gee, I might have asthma. When I come in contact with an allergen or irritant that sets me off, my voice leaves, it is hard for me to breathe, and it physically drains me. Any suggestions?

I have had asthma symptoms for 7 1/2 years after workplace exposure to mold. I continue to have issues with effective treatment and have given away my dog after developing so many sensitivities to everything. I don't wear perfume or hairspray any longer and cannot be around anyone who does. I don't visit family because things in thier houses trigger an attack. I've had to quit 2 other jobs since leaving the place where I aquired the breathing problems, due to my inability to breath. I'm tired and frustrated. When I explain to physicians that this all started after workplace exposure to copious amounts of mold, they don't believe me.

Thanks for communicating and posting. Maybe together we can all learn something and help build awareness.