Yesterday was a clean day for one of the production lines at work. This particular production line is right next to my office. With the negative air pressure in the plant the fumes from the chemicals flow right into my office. For most people the fumes are just unpleasant. For me, they are a trigger for an asthma attack. So I always work up front when they clean that line.
Since I schedule swabs, I know what days they are cleaning that line. Yet I never remember on the day that they are cleaning it until the chemicals come out. Yesterday was particularly bad because I had to gather paperwork before heading up front. So my exposure was longer than usual. I ended up using my inhaler twice at work. By the end of the day, as I was driving home, my lungs felt like they were wind burned. I was supposed to meet with one of my employees but I canceled because I felt so crappy.
I haven't had a reaction that strong for months. But I think it was probably intensified by the stormy weather. That and the kids have had colds so my immune system might be a little compromised.
Any way last night I didn't sleep well at all. Twice I woke up wheezing and coughing. I did my nebulizer and was able to get back to sleep. The episodes were about 3 hours apart so I don't think I over used the albuterol. But I was worn out this morning. I had very little voice and my lungs still feel dried out. Being exhausted from lack of sleep and just not feeling well, I called in sick.
I spent most of the day in bed. But I did get up and process the scraps left from the quilt I finished yesterday. So the day was not a total waste. Still I hate using vacation time to be home in bed. I'd rather be getting stuff done.
I kind of resent being sick some days. My time off is limited and very valuable to me. I don't want to waste it. Do you every feel like being sick is a waste of time?
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