Hey Moose,

I feel your pain...at least some of it. I have moderate to severe asthma and I am older than you.

I'd had the flu very badly approx. 5 years ago. I was taken to the ER by ambulance twice and was driven to the ER 6 more times. I could not be admitted because the hospital was already more than full. I was incredibly ill. I won't forget that anytime soon.

The ER was able to clear up my breathing. Prednisone was prescribed to decrease the inflammation in airways. At home, I'd started with a nebulizer, which was very helpful.

Are your inhalers full and ready?

Do you have a nebulizer? If so, do you have any supplies you may need for the nebulizer?

That experience helps me to be very careful now.

I am being extra careful!

I do feel anxiety and I, too, feel very unsettled if/when I think about experiencing additional difficulties breathing.

I DO think we can make it through this.

Lots of Love