Seriously, there are currently 5 fires going on within a two hour drive of my location right now. The fact that I can’t see the fires, nor actively smell the smoke is irrelevant. If you, or anyone in your household, has allergies, sinus issues, or asthma, then you know what that means…. you’re gonna have some breathing problems. If you’re new to this situation, well then allow me to help get you setup. Say it with me: “Let’s just assume the air is bad.”

Why? Well, you have to, because if your offense sucks, then your defense is going to struggle with the clean up. It may not be fair that I have to take an allergy pill everyday because other people can’t figure out the appropriate amount of cologne to wear, but hey I still have to do it.

It got so bad once that I nearly passed out at a conference because I got trapped behind this guy and his plume of Axe body spray. It’s something I can joke about now, but it wasn’t so funny while it was happening.

Having your airway compromised really sucks even when you’re safe at home, but it’s made astronomically worse when it happens while you’re away. The only real course of action is prevention. Take that allergy pill, or make sure your inhaler is full before you set out for that fireworks show later this week. Let’s face it, the air IS probably going to be bad. Even if your eyes can’t see it, your nose knows.