Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!

Has anyone else noticed how it’s taking longer to get over a cold or the flu or whatever so-called common ailments we suffer from today?

A recent news story about the “Quad-demic” of Influenza A, norovirus, RSV and Covid gives indication there is a lot of nasty crap still going around. Maybe things are not so common anymore, but certainly persistent.

I consider myself healthy. I exercise regularly, eat well, don’t over indulge, don’t smoke.  I’ve been to the doctor a few different times  in the last couple of years with a non-productive cough that won’t go away. Usually triggered by something else. This last time definitely felt like the flu caused the problem.

Rest and lots of water don’t seem to be getting it done. My doctor said it might take 5-6 weeks (!) to run its course but with some steroids, we were able to get in front of it and we shortened the window down to about a week.

Being proactive is more important than ever. I sat in a couple of big meetings, coughing due to an agitated bronchial tube. I’m sure most figured I was spreading germs like crazy. Perception is reality. These were meetings I didn’t feel like I could miss. In retrospect, I should have gone to the doctor earlier. Viral or not, the lasting effects of a persistent cough became a real negative.

No one knows your body better than you. Don’t wait for someone to tell you to take care of yourself. Get healthy. Stay healthy. 

Have a blessed weekend!

Eric