Is trucking suitable for an asthmatic?

I have asthma as well. The only problem you will have is getting in trucks who had smokers in it. Also don't expect a company to give you truck that didn't have a smoker in it. Some people say there are some products that get rid of that smell. Also may use your inhaler more when you get in parts of the country with high pollen count. If you have allergy triggered asthma. Also up North in the winter its harder to breath. Not sure if people who don't have asthma have the same problem. I'm sure you will be fine though.

 

the febreze will eat up the smoke after a while
but that bothers me too
the wife isn't allowed hairspray in the truck
that stuff is kryptonite to me

 

There is one thing you all haven't mentioned is the in-cab air filter. Not the standard kind either, at Petro and TA you can get a microbial-rated filter that purifies in-cab air, costs a little more $ but worth it. Also put a carbon monoxide detector inside your cab. It can't get any better than that. My doctor didn't tell me all that, that is what I've researched, learned and having 17 prior years in with a medical device filter mfr. taught me, just saying. I'm not an internet doctor just like my doctor is not a truck driver or semi truck mechanic.

Also, air filter should be changed minimally once a year alot of that is dependant where you run, if you run into high polluted areas or the deserts alot change more frequently. But this should be stated in the package instructions and also a new filter isn't most effective until it's been in use for 30 days.

Further, there is something more that can be done but if you are not a DIY'r, it will be an expense to have a TA / Petro do:
1) when you change in-cab filter remove the in-cab covers to the blower fans and remove dust and accumulated debris. This is what blows out because it's what entered into the cab from the windows & doors.



And I suggest all of this whether you have asthma or not.

 

This^^^^^^I'm not aware of any Dr's/truckdrivers on the forum...so in answer to the questions that you pose...see your physician..Good Luck...

 

As everyone has noted, we're not physicians. Talk with the doc.

I have asthma, physician fully aware, been okayed for 2 years on the last physical. Pulled flatbeds plenty enough. Would occasionally have to take it slow in real hot conditions.

I have mild asthma though. Not sure how severe yours is.

That being said, if you're getting out of Phoenix for the smog, you'll be around exhaust fairly often. Not like you're sucking it in, but, it'll be there.

 

Allergies has kicked my butt the last few days. I guess they were all frozen from being up North, and I got to Los Angeles and my nose tickling, running. I'm sneezing. I better make sure I refill my inhaler when I get home next week. But this stuff only happens a few times a year. I had it bad as a child, and it has mellowed out as I get older.

 

almost as if he,or she,is seeking a reason not to drive.heck,if one can get through a day doing normal activity,avoids the triggers that set their asthma spells off,and has what are they called,an inhaler for rescue as needed,why not drive a truck if one is so inclined.

most places do not allow cig smoking anyway and i have read,on the internet most likely, that the new diesel emissions is cleaner than cars so what would prevent an asthmatic from driving? short of being on oxygen,i can think of nothing and if there is,i am about to read about it.

 

I'd read the information here http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/documents/pulmonary1.pdf and then talk to my doctor.