[Coda]

I don't remember a time when my allergies have rocked me as hard as they have the last couple days. I thought I was sick with something serious -- intense fatigue, lots of swelling in my throat (my uvula was triple its usual size) which led to difficulty swallowing, a nasty cough that made my throat feel even more raw and scratchy... but no signs of any bacterial infection, no fever, and it (very slowly) responded to antihistamines once I realized what it could have been.

But ugh, I'm behind at work... got a deadline coming up and I'm at least two days behind schedule.