Have you given up work, changed jobs due to your asthma?

Hi all,

Have you had to give up work, change career or dramatically change your working life, due to asthma? Here at Asthma UK, we're looking for people who fit this description, who'd be willing to share their story with us, to help others.

If that sounds like you, please get in contact on the thread, PM or email me at [e-mail] and I can tell you more.

I'm not, on this occasion, looking for people whose asthma was caused by work (occupational asthma), rather that your asthma has impacted on your job. I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,

Dita

[Gareth57]

I've not changed jobs because of asthma, but my asthma got worse after changing jobs without it being occupational asthma!

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Hi Gareth57

Thanks for getting in touch, would you be happy to have a quick chat about your experience with me? Feel free to PM or drop me an email on [e-mail] and we can arrange a time.

Dita

[WheezyAnne]

I am medically retired, due to my lifelong Atopic. Asthma and infectious. I could help with this.

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Hi WheezyAnne

Thanks for replying to the post. Are you happy to have a quick phone call to talk through your experience? Feel free to PM or drop me an email on [e-mail] to arrange.

Dita

[WheezyAnne]

Will email

[TheOriginalSim]

I sadly chose a career path that pushes my asthma to the limits, sometimes on a daily basis so I know that feeling all to well. It has had a big impact on work. It's the last thing I admit at a Job interview

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Hi TheOriginalSim

Sorry to hear that it has a big impact on work. Would you be happy sharing a bit more about what you've experienced either PM'ing me or via email at [e-mail]

Thanks,

Dita

[RD23]

Last year my previous employer threatened to dismiss me because of the time I was having off with my asthma. As they only had to make 'reasonable adjustments' I ended up resigning. All is not bad though, I got my current job which I love three days after leaving!

Would be happy to chat to you about my experience.

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Hi RD23

Thanks for replying to the post. Are you ok to PM me or email me on [e-mail] and share more about your story? It would be great to hear how your new job have accommodated your asthma too.

Thanks,

Dita

[aerotoxic_chris]

Yes, I had to give up my doctoral thesis.

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Hi aerotoxic_chris

Sorry to hear that, if you'd like to share more about your experience, please PM me or email me on [e-mail].

Take care,

Dita

[aerotoxic_chris in reply to Hidden]

About to send you an email. Thanks.

[Jenzzie18]

I am a pe teacher and am currently struggling with work and things due to my asthma turning severe in the last 18 months.

[Bexxie9015]

I'm thinking I'm soon to have to leave my job due to asthma

[Jenzzie18]

Further to my previous post my work want me to have a conversation with my consultant on Monday about how and if I can continue working. Not looking forward to it. X

[IChoose]

It has impacted every area of my life, for my whole life. I should think about telling my story here. I will think about emailing you.

[RM33]

It is affecting my job a lot, I am on my last warning due to time off. I work in a very demanding job that requires shifts, and due to sleeping problems from the asthma I don't know what is going to happen.