Cold/cough; Eye Infection

We had to cancel our trip to Nebraska again. Last month we cancelled due to Doug getting the flu.
This time he developed a cold with cough and a slight fever. And green mucus in both eyes.

We called our local clinic but couldn't get in yesterday. Today is Saturday and the clinic is closed. We had two choices - go to Salida to the ER, or drive up to Leadville to the urgent care clinic. We opted for Leadville. Doug was seen by a young PA who was very good. He took an excellent history and did a brief physical. He prescribed an antibiotic eye ointment and said to do warm compresses on the eyes every four hours. The cold is most likely a viral infection. He refilled a codeine cough syrup that has worked for Doug in the past, and considering Doug's compromised immune system, prescribed an antibiotic to prevent further secondary infection. We were very happy with the level of care at this clinic.

Doug's blood pressure is low at 101/67 but he's not dizzy. We're going to keep checking the BP.

We are counting our blessings, especially that all this came on before we left home on our trip. So much better to be home when not feeling well!

Love to all.