How will i know if my job worsens my asthma?

Better on weekends: If your job makes your asthma worse you'll generally notice increased coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and difficulty breathing while working. Sometimes asthma symptoms are worse during nighttime hours after working. You should feel a lot better after a few days off, even better after a long weekend, and best after vacation.

Symptoms worse: If your symptoms are worse at work, and worsen over the work week while improving when at home for any period of time you and your physician should consider occupational asthma.

Symptoms...: If you notice that your asthma symptoms are suddenly worse when you start a new job, then this should be considered. If you notice that your symptoms are worse during the week and improves when you have time away from work, then work triggers should be considered. Unfortunately, it is not always this clear cut. Allergy testing is sometimes needed to assess for work-related triggers.