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@macintosh: I haven't read responses yet, but here's my experience. I have asthma & it was well controlled until I got pregnant. Then it got bad, quickly, and was so poorly controlled that my OB threatened to hospitalize me. She said if I'm struggling to breathe then so is baby, and that's not good.

Who do you normally see for asthma checks? That's who I'd go to. Your OB should be aware, but I'd let them know Ar your next visit. They asked at every visit, anyway, how my asthma was doing - but they weren't who I'd call in case of an asthma attack BUT I'd call them to check to see if it was okay to take a medication.

For me, a combination of Zyrtec (at night), Benadryl (during an attack), a hot steamy shower (during an attack the steam was great!) and my emergency inhaler (category C for me but OKed by my OB) did the trick. I eventually needed a nebulizer which was scary, and went on to need Advair to control my asthma, which I still take. Pregnancy really did a number on me, both times!

Good luck!

ETA: go outside. Avoid the triggers!

@macintosh: if you're having problems, I might consider calling your GP to see if they have any creative solutions for making your home have cleaner air. The chemicals definitely sound like a contributing factor. I can't even wear perfume!

I know it's cold, but can you open your windows for a while? Just to circulate the air & air out your home.

My asthma got bad at 10 weeks. My GP was useless and referred me to a pulmonologist who got me on advair. I was fine after that. My OB always said to call regular doc about asthma, but to keep him updated.