Air filtration systems are an additional help, provided they are used properly and maintained. When you identify triggers that may provoke an asthma episode, minimize your exposure to them. Heavy scents, smoke, and fumes may aggravate asthma symptoms. Investigate the possibility of relocating your work area or, at the very least, modifying your working conditions. For example, you might ask your supervisor to initiate a no-smoking policy or to limit smoking to designated areas of the building.
Stress can also be a contributor to asthma episodes.
Tension and anxiety cause your airway muscles to tighten, making breathing more difficult. Try stress reduction techniques to help you relax and put you more in control of your asthma. An asthma episode can also be triggered by things you eat or medicines you take. Processed foods contain chemicals, called sulfites, which are added as preservatives. Foods that may contain these chemicals include dried fruits, fruit juices, vegetables, and wines.