A JAB jab at me? Ouch!

Johnny, how could you!  LOL!

It probably would not be a good idea to do any extensive trimming of oleander if it involved breathing in the saw dust or handling the bare plant without gloves for an extended time, but I doubt you were trimming oleander and in any case it would not likely cause anything like you are experiencing.

In fact, using oleander extract might help boost your immune system to help you beat or avoid such problems (be watching your mailbox - I should have sent your package sooner but I have been really laid up in my own private hell for the past few weeks with the hernia/sciatic nerve combo).

Uny may have you fixed up - she has some great stuff and good knowledge and advice, but I do have three thoughts for ya, Trapper:

First of all, when trimming trees and cutting wood there is a danger of inhaling dust from poison ivy - and that can be pure hell!

Secondly, the ONLY time I have seen colloidal silver really struggle - and by that I mean the really good stuff I am familiar with - is immediately after heavy chemtrail activity.  Folks can say I am wearing a tinfoil hat if they want, but there was at least four separate times the past year where heavy chemtrail activity preceded rains by a day or two down in Utopia and then the whole crew acquired upper respiratory infections that in most instances ended up heavily congesting the lungs and took forever to eliminate.  What had worked before for candida, colds, flu, fevers, MRSA, Chrohn's, could not knock it out by itself - it just seemed to hang on forever and ever, and sometimes make a return appearance as it was passed around the office.  What did finally help everyone who tried it, including myself, was item number three:

There is an all natural Chinese herb formula product called Clear Lungs which often works wonders for chest congestions.  You can get it from our friends at CZ sponsor Utopia Silver and you might want to note it's ingredients:

Description
ClearLungs supports clear lungs and free breathing by supporting normal metabolic function, fluid balance, and normal tissue repair.

Effectiveness
Works quickly and effectively, and without side effects. All ingredients are 100% natural.

Benefits
This is a original Chinese herbal formula which promotes clear lungs and free breathing.

Ingredients
Hoelen - Balances fluids and supports healthy respiratory membranes.
Dong Quai - Tonic and blood builder.
Ophiopogon - Balances fluids, supports healthy respiratory membranes.
Scute - Supports healthy tissue.
Platycodon - Supports a healthy immune system.
Citrus - Supports the lungs and circulatory system.
Morus Root - Supports normal tissue repair.
Fritillary - Supports normal tissue repair.
Chinese Asparagus root - Supports proper lung function.
Almonds - Supports proper fluid balance.
Gardenia - Supports proper lung and liver function.
Schizandra - Helps support normal mucus secretion.
Licorice - Supports the adrenal glands.

Summary
Drugs work only on symptoms and do nothing to restore the body to its normal healthy state. As you can see from the description of the ingredients in ClearLungs, they work on the cause of lung congestion by restoring and supporting normal lung function and metabolic activity, through reducing fluids, aiding in tissue repair, controlling inflammation, etc.

It only took a couple of days to make a noticeable difference and usually, along with heavy CS, was able to have the damned whatever-it-was knocked pretty much out in less than a week. I am not trying to sell you anything (and I note that the link I gave is not my affiliate link), but should you or anyone else want to give it a try I will remind be sure to remember the CZ discount code of LR001 to get your 15% off.

Tony