Very often wearing a mask can be harmful to your health. The lack of oxygen, visibility, feelings of panic, and disorientation…..
This morning I dutifully wore a mask when I attended mass at
the Annunciation at 9 am. I’ve had some kind of unpleasant, respiratory condition
for over a week, which includes a cough.
When Mike and I arrived at mass he noticed a strong smell of
perfume. I didn’t at first, however, after a short while I started to have
trouble breathing and felt panicky and the coughing followed which was way
worse than usual.
Still wearing my mask, I made my way to the washroom
coughing all the while. Thankfully I was alone in the lady’s room on the verge
of throwing up. Then I had the sensibility to remove the mask and that is when
I noticed the smell of some kind of perfume. Of course, I threw it away, tried not
to panic, took some deep breaths, put on a new mask, and went out to the lobby,
where I stayed until communion No more coughing or shortness of breath.
I have allergies, as most of us do. When Debbie was born the
tape they used in the hospital to hold the epidural needle in place caused my
entire back to turn red and itchy. It turns out I was allergic to the glue on
the tape. Sometimes I will have an allergic reaction to a leather watch strap. Spring
and Fall were very difficult when we lived on Loyola avenue but since we moved
to Blue Jay Crescent no problem, I remember one time my lower eyelid puffed up like
a balloon. It turned out to probably be the dish soap I was using
Allergies can be dangerous. And masking too.
Thankfully I can eat peanut butter yeah!!!!!!!!
