We need legal power against perfume
I work in a high school. The following scenario happens frequently enough that I would like there to be a law against it: Math class is moving along. Students are talking when the teacher is talking... nothing new. Then out of nowhere, a boy stands up and proceeds to spray his entire body with cologne. The teacher had told him to stop in mid-spray. He didn't. Just kept on spraying himself. A minute later the smell reaches me on the other side of the classroom. I go over there to tell him I have Asthma, and what he was doing hurts me to where I can't breathe very well. "Okay, Okay!!!! I won't do it again!" Ten minutes later, I feel a scratchy throat. I go to lunch. Scratchy throat getting worse. This particular time, I go home early so I can nebulize before it gets worse. On my way out, I tell an admin. what happened. He says it's the teacher's responsibility to follow up with the student. Me? Frustrated to no end!
Oh perfume sets me off ...I have suffered with allergies for years finally when it wasn't my heart ) I couldn't get a deep breath .,I got to a pulmonary Dr and was tested I have asthma on the low end but I have it ...so he's been giving me Albuterol but I guess I been using do often he now wants me to use a nebulizer with bud something drug that goes on it..hope it lasts longer ..I am able to hide it well but getting back to scents my daughter gave me some purple plant I had to take it outside 😳
Hi there, thanks for joining the conversation. Were you perhaps prescribed Budesonide? Do you feel as though this medication nebulized his helpful for your asthma? I'm curious of the name of the plant that your daughter gave you. What is a hyacinth plant? Just curious. All the best, Lauren (team member)
Oh just finished reading that's Awful especially because it's your breathing ... unbelievable kid may not understand but I guess parents should tell him sounds like he was trying to class clown attention seeking
- I'm sorry to hear about this upsetting incident. It's incredibly frustrating when others' actions directly impact your health, especially when you've communicated your condition to them on numerous accounts. It's concerning that despite your explanation, the boy continued to spray himself with cologne, disregarding the potential consequences for you and others with asthma. Is there any way you can make your school room an "Asthma Safe Room" - with a big sign and put rules up? 1. Absolutely no spraying of perfume, cologne or powders. 2. ... Management strategies certainly need to be addressed. Sending you healing thoughts. Rebecca (team member) 
Hi. My heart goes out to you! Teachers already go through so much, even without having to worry about asthma triggers. Have you escalated this to the teacher and the student's family? Is disciplinary action possible with the support of administration? I hope you can use your position of authority to create the healthy environment everyone deserves. I thought you might appreciate taking a look at our archives. We've had so many fantastic conversations in the past about fragrance and how people cope. It may bring you some comfort and provide a few tips.
https://asthma.net/search?s=perfume
I hope you'll keep us posted about any action you take, and reach out if you just want to vent. You have our full support! -Melissa, asthma team
