Finally, I have at least one part of the puzzle - I have asthma. I had a methacholine challenge test today, and I flunked. Had a response, reaction, attack - whatever term you want to use on the 3rd dose of methacholine. The Albuterol treatment afterwards really helped. First time I felt like I'd been able to really breathe in about 3 weeks.
Our next door neighbors hosted a Christmas gathering and invited us. The food was absolutely wonderful, and the company as well. We got to meet several other neighbors we had not had the opportunity to meet before. It was a wonderful evening.