That Time of the Year

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Sometimes I wonder if my annual mammogram and my annual bout with bronchitis are tied together. I know they aren't, of course, but they do both seem to show up at the same time. I've been "pinching" in my chest since I returned from Florida in February. That's typical: anytime I leave the allergy nightmare known as the Ohio Valley for purer air, then return, my body gives me what-for because of the change. And, when the springtime comes and the pollen flies, I'm normally having issues. This. Is. Not. A. Good. Time. In. History. To. Have. Bronchitis. Thankfully, it's not a severe case. The Tessalon Perles are keeping the major problem with bronchitis -- the coughing -- at bay. I just hope I don't run out of those little golden nuggets! (In fact, my doctor said that benzonatate is a rather "old" drug [going back to the late 50s], making me wonder why nobody gave it to me for bronchitis before a few years ago!) So, for all of you allergy sufferers out there, I'm with you. I know the regular pain of the pollen wreaking havoc on your nose, throat, and chest. Compound that with this year's added pandemic and we're really in a world of hurt!! Now you know why I wrote allergies on my face mask. The Moron Brothers explain things: