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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-08-25, Page 13IF YOU ARE A HAY FEVER VICTIM, REMEMBER: 1, No matter how badly you suffer during the season, hay fever will not kill you. It may have troublesome COXI1 pl ications, however. 2. Consult your doctor and get his help in identifying what causes your hay fever, plus his advice. on what to do about it. 3. If you can, get away from the substance that causes your reaction, Air conditioning and air purification Inv help you rvsL, sleep and work. 4, Use antihistamines sparingly always with your doe tor's advice. Don't try to medicate yourself. i. If your doctor thinks injections will help, start them well before the Ihay fever season and stick to them without skipping. Don't get discouraged if you get rid of one sensitivity only to find you have developed another one. 7. Be sure to let your doctor know if you think a compli- cation mule as a real nose ot• throat infection Ms developed. Your Tuberculosis Association works for the control of all Respiratory Diseases and, in particular, for the elimination of Tuberculosis. Hay fever is one of the many Respiratory Diseases being fought through education and research sup- ported by your Christmas Seal contribution. HURON COUNTY TB ASSOCIATION HAY FEVER THE FACTS: THE FIRST FACT To be noted about hay fever is that it is rarely caused by hay and hardly ever results in fever. (A rise in temperature usually means some other illness has been added), A more accurate name for this ailment that afflicts about one in twenty Americans is allergic at fa rhinitis. These words refer to allergic reaction—ea special sensitivity to some ordinary harmless sub- stance—resulting chiefly in inflammation of the nose tissues. ANOTHER NAME — Used is pollinosis; the substance to which hay fever victims most often react is plant pollen or airborne 9. seeds, But the allergenic substance may be mold spores or animal dander (skin scales, like dandruff) or some even more common materials such as dust. Whatever it is called, hay fever is a widespread cause of poor health and disability, hard to avoid or pre- vent and hard to cure. While the disease is not dangerous and does not cause permanent damage in itself, some of its complications can be troublesome. HOW HAY FEVER OCCURS — Anyone can develop an allergy to a common sub- stance, but those who do usually have inherited the tendency as a family trait. The sensitivity is develop- ed after exposure to the substance. During the seas- ons when plants are pollinating, everyone in the vicinity is exposed. People with the tendency may develop sensitivity to any one or more of the pollens, although certain pollens are more allergenic—more likely to cause an allergic reaction—than others. Pollens that are light enough to be windborne are the offenders for most hay fever sufferers. Heavier pollens that are borne from plant to plant by bees and other insects can also be allergens, but they cause trouble only when a person comes into direct contact with the plant. Airborne pollens can pene- trate anywhere, indoors and out, and are most num- erous at the height of the pollinating season for the particualr plant. The more pollen in the air, the worse the victim's suffering. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS — Sneezing, repeated and prolonged, is the most com- mon mark of the hay fever sufferer. The stuffy and watery nose described in the word rhinitis is usually oe a chief feature, along with redness, swelling and itching of the eyes; itching of the nose, throat and mouth; itching or other ear difficulties. Breathing difficulties at night due to obstruction of the nose may interfere with sleep. These effects differ in degree according to the in- dividual, ranging from mild to severe. When severe, they are hard to hear, reduce e.fficlency and may cause loss of time from work and school. Even more serious may he the effects of complications of hay fever attacks repeated year after year. Chronic sinus- itis—inflammation of the sinus cavities—is one. An- other is nasal polyps, or growths. In addition about 30 percent of people with hay fever develop asthma. THE SEASONS FOR HAY FEVER — Trees, grasses and weeds have windborne pollen. Ac- cording to his sensitivity, the "hay fever season" for a particular individual occurs when the plants that affect him pollinate. Thus, in Eastern and Midwestern United States, those sensitive to tree pollens (such as elm, maple, birch, poplar and others) suffer in the spring. Early summer is the time for the grasses (including some used as hay, such as timothy), to which half of all hay fever sufferers are sensitive. The weeds flourish in that part of the country from midsummer to late fall. Of the last, ragweed is the most common offender, not only in its group but among all the pollens. Of people with hay fever, 75 percent are sensitive to ragweed. But an individual may react to one or more items in more than one of these groups, so that his own "season" may be from early spring to the first frost. For that matter, a person sensitive to dust, to dog dander or to some other airborne material from if.w which he cannot easily escape may suffer all year around. Mold and fungus spores ("seeds"), also an airborne phenomenon during the summer months cause re- actions in many people. Frequently found around hay, straw and dead leaves, their growth is encour- aged by humid weather and places with poor ven- tilation—damp basements, for instance. HOW SENSITIVITY WORKS — Sensitivity is established when the tissues—of the nose, for example — develop antibodies (defensive substances) to a particular pollen or other allergen. After that, whenever these tissues encounter the al- lergen, the antibodies attached to them react. Along with other reactions, a powerful defensive chemical called histamine is released. As often happens in Nature, these defensive measures are sometimes over- done, causing the blood vessel dilation, increased secretion of fluids, irritation leading to sneezing and other conditions that add up to hay fever. The inflammation and other symptoms—while real enough, as every sufferer knows—actually are not of the same destructive nature as those caused by more serious diseases. Removing the cause of the reaction, as by a drop in the pollen count, results in immedi- ate relief. HOW TO CONTROL HAY FEVER — Avoiding the substance that causes a victim's reaction is the best way to control hay fever. Moving to a different part of the country is sometimes suggested, but this may prove useless if the sufferer has or de- velops sensitivity to a substance common in the new location, Seasonal travel and the use of air condition- ing and air purifying devices whenever possible may at least cut down on the victim's suffering during his season, so that he may sleep and work reason- ably well. The use of antihistamines, drugs that counteract the histamine and other substances released by the allergen-antibody reaction, may serve to give relief from some symptoms. They don't affect the under- lying sensitivity. Each individual has to depend on his doctor to find out what drug or combinatton of drugs works best for him. Nose drops are usually of limited value and their prolonged use may actually cause and aggravate the symptoms. Certain hormones may be prescribed by a doctor in an extreme case, but they have to be carefully used. Desentization by means of injections is a long-drawn-out process, but may be very effective, HOW DESENSITIZATION WORKS — Once a victim's offending allergen has been identified —after what may be a long series of scratch tests with many suspected substances—it is possible for the doctor to make up a graded series of injections. The injections contain a minute amount of the sub- stance, which is gradually increased in each injection until the body can tolerate larger doses without re- action. If the injectons are started well before the hay fever season and continued for about three months, the usual reaction to the natural appearance of the allergen may be prevented. The injections may have to be repeated each year; in many instances, injec- tions over a period of several years have resulted in desensitization to the particular substance. Some day it may be possible to tell why people have the tendency to develop allergic sensitivity, and to counteract the tendency. For the present we can only control the symptoms. THE SUFFERER and HIS DOCTOR — The hay fever sufferer should be examined by his doctor and follow the doctor's advice thereafter. He should avoid the common mistakes of trying all the new patent medicines that are advertised each year, or of shopping around from doctor to doctor. The doctor can help almost all patients; he can de- sensitize some entirely. When he is unable to elimin- ate the hay fever itself, he can at least be alert for possible complications. The wise patient follows the doctor's advice and co-operates in his treatment as well as he can, eagerly awaiting the day that further research will find even better tools for the doctor to use. 1 Wingham Advance-Times, Thursday, Aug. 25,1966 Page 5 Travel Notes from J. H. Currie James H. Currie continues his daily account of his trip to the Holy Land and Western Bur- ape, The events of the first three days of this trip were printed last week, 0--6--0 August 1, 1966 SS Shalohm Sun is shining today, I never see the others of my table at breakfast. There was a new one this morning; a young girl from the first setting. I asked where she was from. She said "America". I said "That is a big place". No comment and no conversation. The boat ap- pears to be stationary, though, no doubt, it is progressing on schedule. August 2, 1966 SS Shalohm Met a young Jew at lunch- time. He gave me some in- teresting facts on the writing of the Hebrew language. In the beginning, writing was done with hammer and chisel; with chisel in left hand and hammer in right, and working from right to left. Later when ink was discovered and the quill pen came into use, the writing was reversed. Went to movie again "The Gossip". August 3, 1966 SS Shalohm Raining and gray all day. Decks are slippery. Went for a short walk, Bought tickets for Peter and I for trip into city of Lisbon on Friday. Wrote down the names of my table compan- ions and their addresses. All but one intend to remain in Is- rael. The movie, a film on Jewish family life -- trans- planted. August 4, 1966 SS Shalohm No sun again today, but not raining. The ocean's rim the dividing line between sky and water. Went on bridge tour this morning. All explanations given in Hebrew, which I do not understand. Peter has in- vited me to disembark with him at Barcelona. I am thrilled and grateful. The ship has cancel- led the scheduled tour and are refunding any paid-for tickets for that trip. August 5, 1966 SS Shalohm Breakfast early. Going ashore by daylight, about 6.30. Can see land. Like San Fran- cisco, docks are a long way in- land. Lots of installations along shore on either side, also a number of houses. Much op- en space on the hill, mostly barren. Few trees and little grass, We go under the new bridge, much like the Golden Gate, and dock just beyond, Two tugs pull hawsers about and put the Shalohm into the wharf. Everybody going ashore. They line up and there is quite a wait. Busses are lined up and filled with passengers. Peter and I get into No, 6, We are taken through main shopping centre; by the bridge built by Interna- tional Steel Company of Ameri- ca at a cost of $63,000,000. It is to be opened tomorrow, Many people coming into Lis- bon today in preparation, Like San Francisco, Lisbon has a series of hills, but not so pronounced. Some streets are winding. The main streets are still paved with cobblestones, but plenty of asphalt has been laid, and they are still working at it. The apartment buildings have balconies filled with flow- ers. Very pretty. The shops line the streets on the first floor, with apartments above. Many new and attractive buildings, including a Hilton Hotel. We passed the TV station to top of hill and had a good view of the whole city. Also saw the Presi- dent's summer residence, and a tour through a museum of old coaches and harness. Impres- sive vehicles with leather straps for springs and all kinds of orna- ments carved on them. One had belonged to the Pope, also cases of harness, etc. I like Lisbon. It is beautiful. August 6, 1966 SS Shalohm This is the Jewish Sabbath. Today we left the Atlantic. Passed the Rock of Gibralter at 10.15 a.m. The weather fog- gy, hence poor visibility. Couldn't see Africa at all. Dis- appointed. This afternoon saw the show "My Fair Lady". August '7, 1966 SS Shalohm Today is the red-letter day of the trip so far. Morning was clear. Peter all fussed over packing to disembark. Had a shower and dressed in my best clothes for the occasion of meeting Peter's family at Bar- celona. Vessel docked at 2.10 p.m. Quite a distance into the dock. Many ships coming and going; large and small, freight and passenger. Packed a car- ton of cigarettes in my pockets for Peter. His family was on the dock. His wife, daughter, son, and daughter's fiance. All good looking and smartly dress- ed. Wife, not very big; son, slim with auburn hair; daughter, small, chic and good looking; boy friend, clean cut, nicely dressed, and friendly. All very pleasant to me. The Spanish are a very warm family people. All the other groups seemed af- fectionate too. They kiss on both cheeks. We had to wait some time for a taxi, as they were all busy on account of ship docking. Peter's niece had been married at 2 p.m. We all went to the "Diagonal" Restaur- ant to join the party for the wedding dinner. I will enclose the autographed menu, THE MENU—, Cocktail Aperitivo Cin4ano (Red Wine) Surtido de Fiambres variados (Variety of Meats) Filetes de Lenguado a la ererna con champinones (Fish called Flounders) Medics pollitos de grano a la Americana (One-half chioken) Pastel Nuptial.,' (Wedding Cake) Tarta helada "Diagonal" (Ice Cream) Cafe Moka concentrado (Coffee Cake) Licores surtidos (Assortment of liquors) VINOS--(WINES) Fino Valdepenas (Blue Green) Priorato, tinto (Mineral Water) Champan Canals& Nubiola Ex- tra (Champagne and Brandy) I ate of everything but one, and drank each of the wines, and still feel all right. I was introduced to the bride and groom by Peter's daughter. Ob- tained their autographs. Con- gratulated the groom and kiss- ed the bride. The guests were very friendly though we could not converse only through Pet- er. When it was all over they took me back to the boat. We are now preparing to sail. Barcelona is a very old town. Buildings are of marble. Some streets are narrow. Most are lined with trees with paving all about their base. I did not have time to see the newer part of the city. The harbour is exten- sive and busy. There is an ov- erhead Gondola that carries pas- sengers about a dozen at a time, across the bay. It runs on ca- bles. There is a supporting tower in the centre of the stretch. The over-all length about a mile. Across the bay from where we docked is a high cliff with an old fort on top of it. It is all lit up now and is beauti- ful. This has been a memor- able day. Realize how fortun- ate I have been to have had such a nice chap in the cabin with me. Forgot to mention they gave me four beautiful roses at parting. Oil is being pumped into the ship. There is another big ship Juan Matu Va- lencia. I think it must be Ital- ian. The Shalohm left dock at 2.20 a,m. We are on our way. With all the'lights, the city and harbour are beautiful. It is now 2.50 a.m. Good-night, O.P.P. SAFETY TIP As a driver, you make 200 observations and 20 decisions per mile. It has been said that you make an error every two miles and it could be fatal. You are very nearly involved in a collision every 500 miles. WINGHAM'S YOUNG people were a little backward about chancing it on the arena floor for the first hour of Wingham Youth '66. But Novelles' emcee Billy Russell out- witted them. He called them all to the dance floor to watch the featured groups, including "The Willows" and go-go team Sue and Shane. The solid beat soon set aside inhibitions and scattered dancing be- came general. This group watches the show as the "warm-up" begins to take its toll.—A-T Photo.