Possible Asthma causes?

[bethie d]

Wondering if maybe someone here can help me out.I was recently diagnosed with Bronchitis, and told that I possibly have asthma as well.Once I am better from the Bronchitis my doctor will be sending me for testing to see if I do indeed have asthma.I work in a hospital as a housekeeper, and I am always using strong chemicals. Could the chemicals be responsible for creating this?I also was wondering if asthma and allergies go hand in hand. I would like to be tested for allergies as well.And input is much appreciated.thanks

[AFinley]

Asthma is triggered by TONS of things. The chemicals are definitely something to be concerned about. Triggers for asthma can be both allergens (pollen, dust, etc) or non-allergens (weather temperature changes, exercise-induced). Get tested for all! Good luck.

[sam ?]

i'm not sure if chemicals can cuase asthma but yess asthma and allergies go hand in hand i was sent to a allegy specielist and he said that some of my asthma were caused by my allergies

[mrs.lee]

I think it might be allergies because, the same thing happened to me. You get exercise induced asthma and allergy induced asthma so, it could be both. Perhaps it would be a good idea if you wore a mask especially designed to block the fumes of strong chemicals while you work.