Mild Asthma/Reactive Airway

I’m so frustrated. No previous history of asthma, 18 months ago I had a bad upper respiratory infection and ended up needing inhalers, nebulizers, prednisone, and eventually not responding to any, landing in the hospital and on BiPAP. Since then, I was diagnosed with mild asthma. My problem is SMELLS. A strong smell, like a newly painted room, or recently stained furniture, epoxy garage floors, perfume, etc. will send me into sometimes WEEKS long flares. We’ve gone scent free everything in our home, but cannot avoid what other people choose to spray on them before going out in public.

HOW? I am so frustrated. I also feel exceptionally worse on my right side/lung. As if it gets very heavy, tight, etc. even my back and shoulder muscles will tense.