The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-03-24


caused by the nasal obstruction and IT.
ritation have already referred to, and
their correction Is necessary before
permanent relief from colds can be OBJ.
tained.
Dangers OF Pamperins.
Oycrdrcsslng for cold weather and
0ycrhcated living rooms are often re-
sponsible for frequent colds. Medium
weight underwear should be worn and
the outer clothing adapted to changes
In the weather This does not mean
that we should leave or overcoats I'm
the winter time and be uncomfortably
chilly In an endeavor to harden the
system Old people especially should
dress for comfort in cold weather, but
comfort can he had without wearing
heavy muflicrs around the neck and
heavy fur garments In ordinary winter
weather.
Value Of Bathing.
The morning cold bath IL a valuable
measure for cultivating a resistance to
colds. This should be taken in a warm
room, and II the bathcr Is not robust
he should stand In tub OF hot water
and sponge or spray the body with
water sufficiently cold to cause an
agreeable glow or reaction after the
first shock, but not cold enough to
cause blucness OF the skin or chill.
ness and depression following the
bath. Rubbing vigorously with
coarse towel will hasten the reaction
and improve the circulation. When
the cold bath cannot be borne, cool
sponging of neck and chest will prove
beneficial and protective.
Importance Of Ventilation.
The sleeping room should be we'll
ventilated, but the sleeper should be
protected from drafts. The tenn
| peraturc of the living room should
never rise above 20 degrees f.; 6G to
IS degrees is the safest point. Dry
ness of the air should be avoided by
| supplying moisture. A pan of water
| placed on the stove or cloths satu-
rated with water and placed near radi
| ators Will answer the purpose II
| there is no furnace with a water reser
voir attached.
Avoid dust and dampness in the
house.
Avoid heavy upholstery, curtain
hangings, carpets, etc, which only
serve to gather dust and germs
Stained or polished floors, rugs and
light washable curtains are far more
healthrul
Toilet of Nose and Throat.
Great caution must be exercised in
interfering with the natural process
es in the nose. Frequent douching
and spraying with antiseptic solutions
IL often very irritating and injurious.
In some old standing cases of catarrh
the nasal douche is necessary, but its
use should be directed by a physician,
The careless use Of the douche may
lead to infection of the ear. When a
cleansing spray or douche Is neces-
sary, the following should be employ
ed In preference TO strong sntiseptic
solutions or advertised catarrh cures:
To pint OF warm water add one
| equal parts OF sodium bicarbOnate, so
dunn biborate and sodium chloride.
This may be used warm In an ato-
mlzer when the nose Is dry and crus-
| ty or clogged with SCOT and dust.
In blowing the nose. especially after
q douche or spray has been used. close
one nostril and blow with moderate
force through the other. The usual
metod Of partially closing both nostr!ls
and forcibly blowing often causes In
fictitious matter to be blown into the
ears. After using q nasal douche ex-
posture to the open air should be avoid
ed for at least half an hour, as the
nose has been deprived Of its protec-
tive mucus and time is necessary for
the mucus to reform. II an oil spray
Is used following the douche this pre-.
caution Is not necessary.
When the nostrils are irritated or
iniamed from discharges, aud especial
ly If there Is any liberation. the ordi-
nary official ointment Of the yellow
aration for use. 1t may be diluted with
an equal part OF vaseline. This prep
aration is cheaper and safer than ad-
vertised salves or nOstrums.
Absorption of poisonous matter from
the intestines, due to constipation. Is a
frequent cause Of nasal congestion.
Care of the bowels is extremely impor.
tsnt as a preventive measure.
Treatment Of q Cold.
The possibilities In a common cold
are such that the wisest course Is TO
call physician and be regularly treat
ed. Quack remedies are dangerous. Re
member that the braiu is in close re.
lationship with the nose and its aces
sorry cavities and that Inflammation
and infection OF these cavities, If not
recognized in time, may lead to abscess,
Gold cures" often mask the symptoms
without curing the disease. Heavy
doses of whisky and quinine often do
more harm than good.
In emergencies when a physician is
not within call the following measures
will often check a cold:
FlrSt.-A mustard foot bath as hot
as can be borne, lasting twenty to thir
~ minutes, the body being enveloped
In blankets to induce profuse per
spiration. Hot lemonade. hot fiaxseed
tea or ten to thirty drops of spirits OF