Over the past few years, I've had periodic bouts of sore throats and sneezing come on during the spring and early summer months. Each time I assumed that I was coming down with a cold, and began a regimen of zinc, vitamin C and extra rest. Each time, the symptoms subsided after a couple of days, and I heartily congratulated myself on the successful thwarting of another cold virus. It wasn't until last year when the symptoms showed up that I realized it was coinciding with with an increase in allergy sufferers' symptoms around town. I felt pretty dumb when it finally occurred to me that I have seasonal allergies (plus it took away my cold-related health victories), but at least I know how to treat it now.
Today is, hands down, the worst day of allergies I have ever experienced. I've been crazy sneezy, sniffly, watery-eyed and spacy. I don't feel bad, exactly, just useless. Blah. I spent the afternoon on the couch, mouth breathing and staring blankly at the television.
Just took a couple of benadryl - don't know how much it'll help relieve my symptoms, but I'll sleep like a baby.
2 comments:
And you're a nurse!
Well, I've had the same problem, trying to figure out whether I have a cold or allergies.
Lately, I've been on a mission to find a nasal spray that will dry up my drippy nose. Most of the sprays out there seem to be for congestion, which I don't have.
Hmpf. Let me know if you have any ideas.
Oh, I know that feeling! Ugh!
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