Monday, November 17, 2008

Allergies

I have no clue what is in the air right now, but it is holding me hostage! As long as I'm standing up or walking around I can breathe, but I'm coughing. If I'm sitting down I'm completely stuffed up and occasionally cough. Lying down is like being held under water! The good news is I've been very careful about consuming enough fluids that it has not gotten very bad, but still annoying. Plus, I sound like Frogger. Today is actually the first day since Friday that I did not wake up with a massively sore throat so things are looking up! The problem is that I'm on Zyrtec, Rhinocort, and Singulair so even though I can't breathe while on all of them they will not let me stay awake either. This puts a damper on me walking and standing nonstop too.

For the first time I have tried the neti pot to help clear out my nasal passages. Let's just say it is the most bizarre thing ever! I also am unsure on if it is really helping or not since I probably did not start using it soon enough. If I could find a suction machine like The Big Guy had I would be all over it! I even still have a few suction catheters to donate.

Oh well, hopefully the allergies will be even better tomorrow. I hope everyone has a lovely night!

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