Being sick for the first time since before the pandemic, I should probably count myself lucky that it hasn’t totally knocked me on my arse yet.
The thing that’s generally worried me is the only coughing that I’ve had is courtesy of Post Nasal Drip. I haven’t had the usual experience of coughing up phlegm like a factory, nor coughing until my brain rattles against my skull. On the flip side, I’ve discovered cough drops work wonders for sore throats, even if they are worthless as cough suppressants IMHO.
I’m also considering whether getting tested for strep would be a good plan. Ironically, the first day, my thinking was wait because if it is the case, I’d want to ensure it’s not too soon for a rapid test to identify it. The second day? I was largely doing well enough throat-wise that I almost worried someone would just think I was crazy. Well, last night’s hot poker approach to waking up with a sore throat reminds me, I’m not exactly crazy. I suppose, it could also just be a sinus infection given how I’ve felt on that front.
In any case, I’m going with being sick still sucks. At least, I’ve actually gotten better at managing sore throats over the years.