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Asthma coming and going
I had asthma when I was a kid. I haven't had problems with it since I was 14(I'm 21 now). Well I recently had an asthma attack and the fact that I have asthma will put my job at risk. Suffice to say I like my job and losing it is not an option. I've been doing research and I'm trying to figure out what could have caused it. I don't have allergies, I hadn't done anything outside the normal range of exercise I'm used to. I haven't gained any weight. I weigh 185. I've been in this area for 4 months and I keep my room very clean. I run all the time and work out too. My diet is not different or anything. Is It possible it's coming back? If so what are some causes of attacks so I can avoid them? P.S I can't just quit this job I have to wait until my contracts up. The whole point of this is to avoid having to get kicked out early.
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None of us here are doctors so we cannot give you a definitive answer to your question. What little I know about Asthma is not much help either. There was some research that was thought to point to the fact that childhood asthma might be outgrown though this study was not definitive.
There are a lot of factors that can trigger an asthma attack. Other than saying this attack puts your job at risk, which legally it cannot as you cannot be terminated for being ill. The only pertinent risk factor of your work would be your work itself. Those factors could environmental directly or indirectly such as a sick building environmental situation.
Should it come to it that the job is the cause of your asthma returning; then no one morally or legally can hold you to this employment contract. Your health always comes first.
I believe though we are putting the cart in front of the horse. You need to see an Asthma specialist to find out if your Asthma has truly returned? If your work environment is the cause of the return? Can the asthma be controlled with medication which will allow you to complete your contract?
Once you have the answers to these questions then and only then can you make an informed decision as to what you need to do. Until then try to stop stressing over this so as not to trigger another attack. Find a doctor who can make a proper diagnoses. If necessary go to a hospital ER but see a doctor and get the medication you may need to help you until you have all the answers.
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The causes of asthma are not entirely figured out. A person can be entirely healthy and fit in every other way, but still susceptible to asthma. I, for one, never suffered from it as a child but started showing symptoms at the age of 35.
You should see a doctor, who will likely prescribe an emergency inhaler and a daily pill such as Singulair. Severe asthma attacks can be fatal, so don't delay.
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You didn't say what line of work you were in. This is why I don't see how you would lose a job over an illness like this. They can't fire anyone legally over a known illness.
I'm not 100% versed on asthma but I do know one thing in general from what you have written you're pretty stressed out in general. That's NOT good and stress definitely can trigger something like this.
What you need to do is see a doctor. Tell them you have not had a single problem with it at all for 7 years and suddenly had an attack and continue to experience minor issues with it. Ask them WHY? and then ask them "HOW DO I MOVE FORWARD? They will give you the knowledge to stay safe and do your job. Tell them how stressed that job is making you. There's a correlation and it ain't worth killing yourself over.
Once you see the doctor talk to your boss. Level with them that you have asthma and it has been dormant for 7 years and not an issue when you were hired but has resurfaced now and you recently had an attack that could have killed you and you are concerned, have seen a doctor, and are scared for your job and livelihood and ask what can be done to make things easier on you and still be productive at work?
They legally have to help you or if it's best for you to move on can let you out of the contract for health reasons. Worse comes to worse you have to move again at least your health will be in check. The building you are in could also have something in it or that room making you sick too.
The employer will be more concerned with your life and health than anything else and will especially if you are doing well bend over backwards to make things work out. But I do think over all that you have a ton of stress going on that you need to release as it affects you greatly.
Perhaps someone with the same illness can give you some tips but I would definitely visit your doctor and learn how to keep it in check there's no reason unless your doctor comes up with one that you can't still work.
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