How Embarrasing!!!

I've talked before about dry mouth and throat. In recent months I have started to have a dry cough, my Dr. feels it's related to my Sjogren's syndrome. It has become a source of embarrassment - not for the obvious reasons. Last week we went to dinner in a local gluten free restaurant (celiac disease is now be recognized by some practitioners as an autoimmune disease) I started that dry cough as it continued and people were staring I took a sip of tea but couldn't swallow it - you guessed right tea came OUT my NOSE!!!! There in front the waitstaff at a restaurant I frequent often and a bunch patrons - of course I was embarrassed but at this point in my life I just blew my nose and continued my meal like nothing happened. So you see all the things that embarrass or make us self conscious - the dry mouth, eye irritation, dry skin, cough, using a cane or a walker - THEY are NOT our FAULT - don't let your symptoms control your life! If you get a dry cough that lingers - please report this to your Dr. to verify it's cause.