It's morning and you don't quite feel well. Should you go to work or school or stay home? In general, you can probably go to the office or school if you have a stuffy nose but are not wheezing or if have a little wheezing that goes away after taking your asthma medicine. It's probably a wise decision to stay home from work if you have:
- a sore throat; swollen, painful neck glands; or other physical signs of infection
- a temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (F) [oral] or 101 degrees F (rectal)
- wheezing or coughing that still bothers you after 1 hour after taking your asthma medicines
- weakness or fatigue that makes it difficult to perform your daily activities
- difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
- peak-flow reading below 65 to 70 percent of your personal best and no response to treatment
If you are unsure whether you should stay home, call your doctor. Be prepared to describe your symptoms and when they appeared.
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