I had an appointment in the allergy department today. My bronchitis cleared up some time ago, so I was clear for testing. From the survey I filled out before going in, they were able to determine that my symptoms would likely be best helped after a few tests in which I inhale and exhale through machines that measure the rate at which I accomplish these things and my lung capacity. The nurse was quite concerned when I nearly passed out on the first one, which couldn't even be used because I had to stop when everything started going black.
The results are that I most certainly have allergy-induced asthma, and was thus prescribed another inhaler with some other stuff in it called Dulera. Having read the information enclosed in the box, it sounds to me like this stuff hasn't been sufficiently tested in humans. It says things like, "Clinical significance of this is unknown", and, "may increase the risk of asthma-related death". Why the sam hill is this being marketed with so many uncertainties? Though, I have to say that it has done wonders for my trachea, which no longer feels like someone is grabbing it.
My co-workers would really like it if I started feeling better, as I have become very irritable since I first fell ill. I usually am bothered by stupid people, but of late have found that I really hate them. I'm not talking about a mild disliking; that's normal for me. When I say "hate", I really do despise their very existence. Even the cute ones annoy me to no end. I told one of my co-workers today who was complaining about how she doesn't like the crabby me that it's nothing personal, but I just hate everybody right now.
Switching gears...
These last few weeks have also done wonders for my relationship with my Father in Heaven. Having so many problems, I have had great need of a near-constant correspondence with the Almighty to help me remain calm through this trial. Being calm is very important, as one of my greatest fears is suffocation, and not being able to breath properly is quite harrowing for me. But with faith and proper medications, I should be able to weather this allergy season just fine.
Now I just need to get some sleep.
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