[Laneco]

About 20 years ago, I went through a few months where I had exercise induced asthma. Used an inhaler, not a big deal, never a signficant attack. Then whatever it was in the air was gone and I never had one again.

Until today. I got a silly little lemon scented air freshner for the wagon. About an hour after opening it, I decided it was too strong. It was making my eyes itchy. That was probably the start of the attack. Right about then, a Dodge Caravan dies in traffic right in front of me. The passenger hops out and starts pushing. She's about 50. Not about 50 like I am where pushing cars is part of the deal, but the kind of 50 that really shouldn't be pushing cars.

I threw the 4-ways on and hopped out to help. Had to push the van down the block, around a corner, then a slight uphill grade - really had to push hard. Two fellows joined in and we got it over the rise and into a parking lot. Walking back to my wagon, I was dizzy and could hear my lungs squeaking - full blown attack. The bad part lasted probably 20 minutes. Lots of mental feedback, got sorted out and headed home. Threw the air freshener away - it actually re-triggered the attack as soon as I touched it.

It's been an hour and a half now. I'm definately past the "attack" but I've never had one this strong (and back in the day - I had an inhaler). Chest is still wheezing. I mostly feel like curling up and sleeping but there is quite a bit of housework to be done.

What can I do to hurry up the recovery? Need to get things done so I can go riding tomorrow.

angela