So the away from work bit is interesting. The differences I have noticed when things have subsided most substantially:

First round
- Out of the country (away from work)
- With girlfriend
* Vapes extensively
* Cats
- Lots of driving / exploring (with chain vaping girlfriend)
- Doxy

Second round
- Home
- No work
- Vaping girlfriend present
- Lots of driving as above

Given that that girlfriend and no work are common factors, I am trying the Nicotine patch experiment. I do wonder if her vaping was a factor. If not, I lose nothing except a bit of cash. If it works, perhaps I can provide the info to my doctors so they can potentially help their other patients.