I'm allergic to dust mites!!!!!

Over the last few weeks, I've been struggling with a lot of things in relation to my health. First, I had a really bad case of allergic conjunctivitis. That kept me twice from my work. Second, my skin asthma returned. Third, I had this stubborn cold that wouldn't go away. Fourth, I started having these horrible coughing fits that wouldn't stop. Since the office provides for a healthplan, I went to various doctors and tried to find out what was wrong with me. Always, the main theme during those check-ups was that I had some kind of allergy.

Finally, last Saturday, "_" decided to bring me to the doctor. Now I hate hospitals and I'm really afraid of doctors which is why I had been putting off the visit for weeks now. This is strange considering I spent most of my childhood in the hospital and I often found myself taking care of my mom everytime she was hospitalized.

This time we decided to go to an allergologist so I could finally find out what was causing all my weird diseases. She tried to find out my medical history and did a skin test on me. At the end of the day, we found out that I am seriously allergic to dust mites.

Considering I live in Metro Manila, how the hell am I supposed to lessen my exposure to dust mites? Sigh. I have no absolutely no idea short of deciding to live in a bubble ball.

On my way home, "_" and I were talking, he said, "I hope our future kids have your looks and brains. But hopefully, they have my immune system." I'd have to say I don't think it will be easy to raise asthmatic children who break out the moment they step out of the house.