• Walking

• Climbing

• Lifting

• Stamina

• Cold

• Temperature changes

• Wet, humid conditions

• Fumes and dust

It is important for the individual to avoid allergens that cause the reaction, or to avoid the nonallergenic stressors that precipitate the asthma attacks. Therefore, because of the conditions related to former employment, services may be needed to redirect the person's vocation. In addition, there may be limited types of jobs available because of the conditions that must be avoided. A vocational impediment may also exist, based on the recovery time necessary after experiencing an asthma attack.

The fact that asthma creates impediments to employment is usually not an issue with this disability group. Successful employment is identifying the job for which the individual has potential and one that offers an appropriate work environment in which the allergens or stressors can be avoided. The frequency of asthma attacks and the recovery time are issues to consider but rarely rule out employment.