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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1966-10-27, Page 25ttrrefo' • Common Cold.* the facts: 'Wingham AdV44cOmTiV10$, Thursday,. Nov.., 1966 Page features from The World of Women For at least 3,00 years man has been trying to cope with the common cold. He has been armed with faith, superstition, and hope. He has been advised by Grandma, his next door neighbor, and the advertising copywriter. And he has bowed, year after year, to the persistent, perennial, plag- uing cold. Yet, ever the optimist, he faces each winter with new hope and — probably — some old, unproven, but beloved remedy. DO YOU? Here are some time-honored rituals • . . and what modern research has to say about them. ? At the first sniffle, go to bed and stay there. If you have a good book to read, or if a steady diet of tv is your meat, you'll probobly enjoy the vacation. But for a normal, healthy adult, bed rest is not necessary unless you have a fever. Of course, you'll be doing other people a favor by staying away from them during the first conta- gious days. And taking it easy is a good idea, since it helps your body to resist complications. Young children, the elderly, folks who seem to get one cold after another, and adults with a ser- ious chronic disease — these need to rest. They need all their energy to ward-off further illness. ? Wrap a piece of flannel around your throat at the first sign of scratchiness. The cold germ will have a good laugh. The flannel is only a substitute for the teddy bear you clutch- ed as a baby. But lots of remedies — hot milk is another ex- ample — have a beneficial, though purely psy- chological, effect. ? Take vitamin pills, and prevent colds. Excess vitamins serve no purpose, and may even be harmful. If you have a balanced diet, you don't need vitamin pills. Some people don't get all the vitamins they need. (Teenagers appear to live only on hamburgers and Cokes.) Ask your family doctor if you need a vitamin supplement. ? Take a laxative to get rid of the cold germs. The cold virus won't be budged. But if you're constipated, a mild laxative may make sense if you don't make a habit of it. ? Get under a pile of blankets, and sweat. This is supposed to flush out the poisons produc- ed by the infection. It hasn't been proved. Anyway, it's pleasanter to drink liquids, and you accomplish the same purpose — if you accomplish it at all. .? Cold baths and winter sleeping porches build you up so you don't get colds. No, they don't. Cold bath and cold air enthusiasts get as many and as severe colds as comfort lovers. Of course, you may become so used to discomfort that you don't mind the cold when you get it. ? Feed a cold and starve a fever. Oh, come on. What do you do if you have a cold and a fever? WHAT IS A COLD? The common cold is a name giv,en to any of a num- ber of short-lived infections of the nose and throat. All of them are highly contagious. They have similar symptoms. Sometimes they are cal- led by other names, which simply tell you what part of the upper respiratory tract is particularly affected: rhinitis, affecting the nose; pharyngitis, the throat; or laryngitis, the voice box. WHAT CAUSES A COLD? Many different viruses can cause a cold. A virus is a disease-producing agent so small that it goes right through the very fine filter that stops bacteria. These cold-causing viruses are present in great HERE'S WHAT YOU CA You can relieve the symptoms : • Your usual dose of aspirin helps your headache and achiness. • Antihistamines give you some relief if allergic reactions accompany your cold.* • A vaporizer or a hot bath relieves congestion. (Don't get chilled afterwards.) • A piece of hard candy soothes your throat. • Cough syrup eases a troublesome cough,* • Nasal decongestants, in the form of drops, in- halers, or sprays, are useful when your nose is clogged up and your breathing is difficult.* • Liquids — fruit juice or water — make you feel better generally, though no one is sure why. • And rest, since it conserves energy, helps your body to build up resistance against complications. numbers in your nose and throat when you have a cold. They are carried on the droplets you expel when talking, coughing, or sneezing, HOW DO you CATCH A COLD? Though a virus causes your cold, a number of conditions seem to increase your susceptibility (science does not yet know why or how), People appear to catch colds mainly indoors. They get more of them during the colder months, Fatigue, chilling, and poor physical condition seem to give the virus a better foothold. WHAT'S THE COURSE OF A COLD? From one to three days after the virus takes hold in your body, the symptoms appear. (But other people can catch your cold even before your symp- toms appear — one reason why colds are hard to prevent.) The first hint is usually scratchiness in the throat. Within a few hours, your nose gets stuffy and you have vague feelings of discomfort and illness. Usually you start sneezing, too. Within 48 hours, your cold is in full bloom — eyes teary, nose running, voice husky, breathing obstructed, and your senses of taste and smell dulled. You may feel lethargic and achy. It's common to have a moderate headache, especially at the be- ginning (but a severe one may be a sign of some complication). You may also have some fever, al- though that's unusual in adults. Once the cold has fully developed, it usually con- tinues at its peak for several days. Then there is a gradual letting up. An uncomplicated cold commonly lasts from seven to fourteen days. CAN A COLD BE DANGEROUS? In itself, no. But it can open the door to other ill- nesses. And it's hard to know when the door has opened, because all the viruses that cause the common cold have not yet been identified. It's very difficult to say where the simple, unperilous cold leaves off and complications, which may be dangerous, begin. Other — non-cold — viruses may complicate matters by getting in their licks when you are already felled by a cold. Or bacteria — many of which live in your body harmlessly during times of good health — may grow strong when your defenses are down. Or sometimes your body is allergic to the cold virus or the activated bacteria. Then the severity of the cold symptoms increases, and the inflammation and mucous discharge may spread to other parts of your respiratory system. For some people, these complications may be dangerous. CAN YOU CURE A COLD? No, you can't. There is no drug known today that can cure the common cold. Antibiotics, the "wonder drugs" are effective against bacteria, not against ordinary respiratory viruses. Doctors may prescribe these drugs for the complications — the secondary, bacterial in- fections — but not for the cold itself. As for antihistamines, they work against the al- lergic reactions which accompany some colds. Of course, only a doctor can tell the difference be- tween the stuffy, running nose and burning, teary eyes which come from the viral infection and the same symptoms which come from the sometimes accompanying allergy. Practically, this means that at times an antihistamine will give you re- lief, but it has no effect on the cold itself. CAN YOU PREVENT COLDS? Not very effectively. Vaccines against cold viruses are being worked on but are not available so far. One of the prob- lems is that so many different viruses — maybe a hundred — cause colds. Protection against one gives no protection against the others. And the protection, like the immunity you develop from a cold itself, may last only a month or so. Mean- while you are still subject to all the other cold bugs people may breathe at you. There are some common-sense precautions you can take, though : Keep your distance from people who have colds. Especially when they cough or sneeze. In general, eat well-balanced meals, and try not to get chilled or overtired. And if you do get a cold, take these precautions to keep from spreading the infection : Keep your distance. Stay away from movies and other crowded places. Cover your coughs and sneezes. Use disposable tissues, and get rid of them immediately by put- ting them into a closed paper bag or flushing them down the toilet. N DO FOR YOUR COLD! * Please note: Some nose drops, sprays, combin- ation cold tablets, lozenges, capsules, and cough mixtures contain drugs which have a long-term bad effect. Ask your doctor which he recommends. Warning: Occasionally sore throat, headache, and fatigue may not be symptoms of a cold at all, but heralds of a more serious illness. Call your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms: a fever that lasts more than two or three days, a severe headache, chest pains, hard coughing spells, earache, or rusty-looking sputum. And if you suffer, from asthma, chronic bronchitis or any other chronic respiratory illness, you should consult your doctor at the onset of the cold. GESUNDHEIT! Your Christmas Seal Contribution Fights All Respiratory Diseases, Including Tuberculosis. HURON COUNTY TB ASSOCIATION SOUPER DOOPERS GORRIE--The sixth meeting was held at Mrs. M. Taylor's. Three of the 12 members were absent. Minutes were read by Beverley Newton. Else Rasmus- sen was appointed press report- er. A booklet, "Let's Cook It Right" and pamphlets on bread were handed out. Mrs. Tay- lor demonstrated the making of tea biscuits. The size, color, texture and crust were very ap- pealing and they were delicious with cheese. Mrs. Russel Ruttan talked on the Food Guide For Health,cov- ering vitamin D and bread and cereals. The members took their materials for making sal- ads, which were sampled by the members and all were delicious. The seventh meeting was held at the home of Terry Bridge. Eleven members an- swered the roll call with a char- acteristic of a good tea biscuit. A discussion was held on tea biscuits and a supper menu for the next meeting, Notes were taken on table setting arid vari- ations of biscuits. The Wingham C. G.I.T. Hallowe'en party was attended by over 70 weird, or wondrous creatures last Tuesday. The grand march, paraded to the tune of the UNICEF song "It's a Small, Small World" showed the great array of costumes to advantage. The judges, Mrs. E. Ander- son and Mrs. E. Beard, award- ed the fancy dress prize to Hel- en Ann Hallaway, the best na- tional dress prizes to Jane Bate- son as an African and Christine Kregar as a Chinese woman. Joan Bennett, disguised as a huge pumpkin, received an award as the most anonymous character and as the best Hal- lowe'en costume. Two girls were awarded prizes in the original category: Nancy Guest as a very stiff old lady and Susan Williams as a "Peacenik". Ellen Gorrie and Beverley Merrick as a laundry line received the best couple award. Until the costumes were dof- fed it seemed that no C.G.I. T. leaders had arrived for they too were well disguised! Except for Mrs. M. Under- wood's group, which met at her home to prepare articles for sale at the Christmas baz- aar, each group took charge of a Hallowe'en game. Have you ever seen a lady, dressed for a fancy ball, pushing a peanut along the floor with her nose? Have you tried to get a jelly- bean from a dish of flour with- out using your hands? After performing such antics all were ready for refreshments served by Mrs. G. W. Tiffin's group. This week the girls canvass- ed the town on behalf of UNI- CEF on Hallowe'en afternoon and will publish the total re- ceived next week. CGIT Holds Hallowe'en Party, Two New Leaders MISS REBECCA HILL was honored with a party last Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hugh Rinn, Belgrave, to mark her 90th birthday. Born in Logan Township on October 30, 1876, she taught piano before moving to De- troit, Mich., to become a saleslady, Since her retirement 20 years ago she spends her time between Belgrave and Flushing, Mich. Ladies of the Anglican Church Guild at Belgrave presented her with a birthday cake.—A-T Photo. Gladioli, yellow mums and fern decorated Belmore United Church for the wedding on Oc- tober 15 of Sharon Ann Merit- ley and James D. Adams, both of Owen Sound. Rev. D. Stev- ens officiated. Mrs. Carl Douglas was or- ganist and Mrs. Keith Nichol- son, soloist, sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Wedding Prayer". The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Merkley of Wroxeter and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Adams of Bluevale. Mr. Merkley gave his daugh- ter in marriage. She wore a formal gown of satapeau with lace bodice and lily-point sleeves. A train fell from the shoulders. She carried a bou- quet of red roses, white mums and trailing ivy. She also wore The installation of officers, the formal presentation of lan- yards to the new seniors, and the initiation service for new members took place. The new group of 3.2-year-olds was div- ided and two new leaders, Mrs. P. McNally and Mrs. L. Jack- son were installed. Each of the 7 groups plan to complete a craft project, and a study pro- ject before the annual Vesper Service. --Mrs. Elizabeth Keith left last Saturday for Lakeland, Florida, to spend the winter months. 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The bride's mother wore an autumn gold crepe dress with lace bodice, gold hat and black accessories, and a corsage of bronze and yellow mums. The --Mrs. W. W. Armstrong left for Dunedin, Florida, to- day (Thursday) to spend the winter. —Mr. and Mrs. Oliver H. Kirk of Orchard Lake, Mich., and his sister, Mrs. F. L. Creighton of Highland Park, Mich., visited on Wednesday with their sister, Mrs. J. D. Beecroft and her family. —Mrs. Hugh Sinnamon, Minnie Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hertel of Kitchen- er visited on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Beecroft. —Jack McGee of Dungan- non visited on Sunday with his aunt, Mrs. Leask McGee and his wife, the former Doreen Haney, who is a patient in Wingham and District Hospital. --Mrs. Louis Wenz of Fern- dale, Mich., visited on Friday with Miss Myrtle Beecroft and with Mrs. J. D. Beecroft. —James H. Currie, whose travelogue of his tour of the cities of Europe and battle- fields there has been followed with great interest, arrived home on Saturday. --Miss Myrtle Johnston of Parkwood Home staff, London, is spending this week at her home on Shuter St. --Miss Margaret Jackson of Auburn, Mrs. Jim Johnston of Bluevale, Miss Marion Simpson and Miss Agnes Williamson spent last Thursday with Mrs. M. Chopin in Guelph. —Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wright, Gordon and Raymond, Miss Ann Henderson and Mrs. G. Wright spent Sunday with Mr. Charles Gannett at Port Huron, Michigan. —Mrs. Adrian Hutson and Mrs. T. E. Johns of Toronto visited a few days this week with Miss Marguerite Johns. —Corp. Jack Parkinson and Mrs. Parkinson of Milton spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Cy Robinson. —Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mc- Cool left last Friday for Day- tona Beach, Florida, to spend the winter months. —Mr. and Mrs. David Scott sfts-ocarmka.044.,4*.."4....tabA4.0.w... groom's mother wore a figured brocaded knit dress with gold hat, brown accessories and a corsage of bronze mums. The dinner was held at Dan- ny's Restaurant and a reception followed in the evening at Bel- more Community Hall. The groom's grandmothers, Mrs. Harry Adams of Wroxeter and Mrs. Isobel Shiell of Atwood were present for the wedding and reception. For their trip to Northern Ontario Mrs. Adams chose an empire-styled navy wool crepe dress with white lace trimming. She wore a white hat, navy ac- cessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The bride is a graduate of the K-W Hospital School of Nursing. There were nine tables in play at the C.W.L. euchre on Tuesday evening. High lady was Mrs. Austin Ste Marie;high man, William Sadie. Frank Caskanette won the low man's prize and Mrs. John de Groot won the low lady's prize. The door prize was won by Mrs. Ed. Rich. On Tuesday evening of last week eighteen members of Ma- jestic Rebekah Lodge visited the Brussels lodge on the occasion of the installation of their of- ficers. District Deputy Presi- dent Mrs. Scott and team of Seaforth were the installing of- ficers. The meeting was concluded with entertainment and lunch. Guests were present from Monk- ton, Clinton, Wingham and Sea forth. On the same evening several sisters attended a similar meet- ing at Bervie where the officers of Hilltop Rebekah Lodge were installed by an installing team from Tiverton. Guests attend- ed from Kincardine, Ripley, Teeswater, Wingham and Tiv- erton. C.W.L. Euchre of Toronto spent last week- end with their parents, Mr, and Mrs, George Scott and Mrs. Ruth Hueston, —Mr. and Mrs. James Fore- man of Flint, Mich., spent a few days this week with her brother, Mr. and Mrs, Charlie Jones. —Mrs. R. J. McLennan has been a patient in Wingham, and District Hospital since last Fri- day. Her room number is 242. —Mr. Frank Jensen returned home to Ottawa Monday after spending three weeks holidays with his sister, Mrs. Chris Tott- ing and Harry. Guests of Lodges For Installation TRACINO $5.95 sq. yd: