new over 40 dx

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I am new to the asthma world. Apparently, as a very small newborn, my

parents were told I had asthma and so, 40+ years ago, we all moved

north. However, a year ago I was bitten by a brown recluse spider and

all these things have since taken over my life! I am now an

uncontrolled asthmatic. Just when I think we have that trigger under

control, along comes another. I was told that an over 40 dx is not

uncommon, but... not only do the medical staff everywhere I go have no

concreit answers as to why it is not controlled, I have allergies and

GERD. So, is there any help for me? Except waking up every morning

wondering if I am going to be able to breath today? Yesterday, my 4th

day at a brand new job, I felt like I was being choked. Within mins, I

was wheezing and had to be sent home after an hour of being on display

for all my new co-workers to see while I struggled to breath. I was

very close to passing out, because I remember seeing their lips

moving, but I do not know what they were saying to me. That scares me

and now I am labeled at my new job. It is not embarrassing, but it is

not the way I wanted to begin my employment.