Wracking Cough

Ever since the cottonwood trees started shedding their gallons of fuzzy white fluff, I have had one serious postnasal drainage going on. My poor head can't handle it all, and I soon found myself dealing with a sinus infection and wracking cough that just would not go away. Phooey. It is zapping all my energy and I feel like I am slogging through molasses. I can't sleep laying down because I choke on the phlegm, so I sit up in a chair all night to facilitate drainage. I have no voice and sound like a frog with permanent larynx damage.

I have done all the things I know to do - hot lemon and honey tea, lots of vitamin C, drink water (hot and cold) take naps whenever I can squeeze them in. Nothing has helped. My staff finally cornered my in my office and commanded me to go to a doctor. I had taken off time to deal with not feeling well, but they are right. What with leaving soon for Concordia, I need to feel better and not be so tired. I give in and call for an appointment.

I am so used to being told not to come in over a common cold that I am surprised by the receptionist's response. She takes me right in, sounding shocked that I have waited so long. Sure enough, I get an antibiotic prescription. Perhaps that and a month's rest while the cottonwoods quit shedding and I'll be back to normal. NORMAL! Wow - what a great word. It's great to think of myself in a normal state!