I have always been very cautious about handwashing, regardless of the swine flu. I catch everything under the sun, and in my line of work it's a necessity...
I feel for you, Tina. If you are taking asthma control medications and are still experiencing significant asthma symptoms, talk to your doctor about what more you can be doing to control your asthma...
As one of the above comment said, the best suggestion I can offer is to try coating your jewelry or anything with clear nail polish (this works for me, and I'm allergic to nickel). Sometimes several...