If it isn't one thing, it's another. Tom made a WONDERFUL chicken soup with egg noodles tonight (Springer Mountain chicken) and baked a loaf of bread, but for some reason was having swallowing problems (there's currently quite a gap in his vocal cords) so wasn't enjoying it as much as he should have, spending a lot of time coughing to expel a drop that went the wrong way.
I've got to make two calls tomorrow morning to set up an appointment at the same time Tom has a follow-up in a couple weeks -- I've had a roving dry spot down in my throat since June, plus, I think, more feeling of needing to clear my throat than I should. (In the middle of selling a pair of glasses, the voice goes south and tears come down from one or more eyes -- and I have to reassure my customer that they're not making me cry...and then get a sip of water, throat lozenge or something.) I don't think I'm absorbing Tom's symptoms. Hope it IS just allergies, but will feel better if I check it out ASAP.