Visiting a Doctor

I have been sick for the last week, or maybe I should say 'getting sicker', for what started out as the signs of a cold turned into evidence of a sinus infection (which is what happens to me once or twice a year--hard to avoid when students are sneezing and coughing within the confines of small classrooms).

Anyway, in my apartment building there is a doctor's office (or several, but one doctor is an E.N.T. specialist whom I have seen a few times before).

I went there yesterday but the office was closed--very disappointing as I knew I needed to start taking antibiotics.

I visited the office again today and was rewarded for my early showing by being their first patient--I didn't have to wait at all (sometimes it can be 30-40 minutes).

The doctor confirmed my sinus infection by sticking a small tube-like camera up my nose (not enjoyable, though seeing the pics on the monitor next to my head was interesting, if a bit disgusting (mucus: up close!) . . . just remember to obey the orders of "Don't move!", otherwise pain will ensue).

To wrap up, I saw the doc, got my medicine at the pharmacy next door, paid slightly less than $10 (for everything), and returned to my apt. in 15 minutes.

That's one thing I like about living in Korea.