Bronchospasm

My cold has me really down today. I tried to go to bed early, but woke up in a coughing fit. I was in a severe bronchospasm. I could not get my breath. Each time I took a breath I had to breathe deeper. I couldn't get any air. I wasn't panicked, not yet. I have seen patients with the same problem. I tried to drink water in between gasps -- my throat was so dry, but I kept having to spit it out. I imagined me as a paramedic standing over myself, trying to calm me down. I also imagined myself as a medic finding me dead on the floor. Then I finally got it under control. Now I'm drinking as much water as I can to try to moisten the dried mucas in my lungs.

I don't think I'll work tomorrow.