Every year a couple of times I get struck by a unique virus. Many years back such a cold was called influenza (later, the flu), but this virus strikes in very hot weather as well. Many people I know are suffering, including some family members. What I don't understand is, why do I fall victim to it every year, despite being very careful, particularly in my diet (I seldom go to restaurants). Most of the water I drink is warm (or at room temperature), the single cup of tea I take is always hot, so why the hell do I have to suffer?
For the past three nights I've not been able to sleep, and last night I spent coughing out thick phlegm, with a painful chest. I don't take antibiotics unless it's unavoidable, and I know that if I go to a doctor, he'll immediately prescribe one. Instead, I drink hot milk mixed with turmeric for three or four days. The only medicine I take is Panadol for three days and the fever goes away. This time the virus has returned with a vengeance and I'm still taking Panadol even though it's five days since the virus struck. Last night it was so painful that I even thought of writing down my will!
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