Expired

I finally figured out yesterday that my rescue inhaler expired last fall. Hmmm. Suddenly when I switched to a newer one (that expires next month), my breathing is improving. If all else fails, read the instructions!

I'm pretty sure I have a sinus infection/bronchitis/asthma attack all going on here so I'll finally (sigh) call the doctor. I was trying to explain to Steve yesterday why I hate going to the doctor so much. My older brother Kenny, died of viral pneumonia when he was 5 weeks old. Out of a knee jerk panic reaction (not that I blame her), my mom rushed me to the doctor for every little sniffle my whole childhood. I just don't like going now. I won't even think about calling until I can't stand myself.

If they'd been open yesterday, I'd have been calling. I had a bad asthma coughing fit when I got up that lasted a good 15 minutes. Exhausting.


UPDATE: I just got back from the doctor's office. They don't see any signs of infection (inflamation, etc) so she's gonna call it a virus. It's like a cold but lasting longer. She gave me a Rx for Amoxicillan that she said she'd encourage me NOT to fill (which I don't think I can take anyway being allergic to Penicillan). And a big fat NO to taking Prednisone too, unless I get worse. So, it was basically a THANKS FOR THE TWENTY BUCKS appt. Bleh!