Small handful of times I've had to fly have been SO awful--everything terrible abt airports/flying plus everything new--that I learned that the only way I can get thru it is to before going thru security take OTC painkiller for ensuing joint & jaw pain, plus mild sedative, chug tons of water; put on respirator. which TSA insists on x-raying sometimes so have another respirator handy in carry-on bag
There were always symptomatic people close to me, in my row or right behind
