Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-14

the expression OF q constitutional con-
ditfon. such as govt, rheumatism, neu-
rasthenia, etc. These conditions shosld
always be sought for and properly
treated Il present.
Local lack OF resistance may be
eaused by the nasal obstruction and IT.
ritation / baye already referred to, and
their correction is necessary before
permanent relief from colds can be OBJ
tanned.
Dangers OF pamperina.
Overdressing for cold weather and
overheated 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 on overcoats In
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 be had without wearing
heavy mufiiers around the neck and
heavy fur garments in ordinary winter
weather.
Value Of Bathing.
The morning cold bath Is a valuable
measure for cultivating a resistance to
colds, THIS should be taken Ia a warm
room. and II the bather is not robust
he should staEd in a 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 blueness OF the skin OF chilli
and depression following the
bath. Rubbing vigorously with a
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 Nsntilat:on.
The sleeping room should be well
ventilated, but the sleeper should be
protected from drafts. The tenn
perature of the living room should
never rise above 70 degrees r.; 66 to
90 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
~hnngings, carpets. etc, which only
serve to gather dust and germs.
Stained or polished floors, rugs and
light washable curtains are far more
heaithful.
Toilet OF Mess asd Threat.
Great caution must be exercised In
interfering with thu natural process
es in the nose. Frequent douching
and spraying with ~anttseptic solutions
Is often very Irritating and injurious.
In some old standing cases OF catarrh
the nasal douche h necessary. but its
use should be directed by I physician.
The careless Hse Of the douche may
lead to infection Of the ear. When =
cleansing spray nr douche Is neces-
sary, the following should be employ
ed In preference to strong antisepHc
solutions or advertised catarrh cures:
To a pint Of warm water add one
teaspoonful OF 4 powder composed OF
equal parts Of sodium bicarboHate. So
dunn biborate and sodium chloride.
This may be used warm In an ato-
mtzer when the nose Is dry and rus
ty or clogged with soot and dust.
In blowing the lose, especially after
a douche or spray has been used, close
one nostril and blow with moderate
force through the other. The usual
meted OF partially closing both nostrils
and forcibly blowing often auses in
fictitious matter to be blown into the
ears. After using a 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-
is not necessary.
When the nostrils are irritated or
infiamed from discharges, and especial
ly If there Is any liberation, the ordi-
nary eoficial ointment OF the yellow
oxide OF mercury IS an excellent prep
aratfon for use. It may be diluted with
an equal part of ~vaseline. This prep
is cheaper and safer than adj
sertised salves or nostrums.
Absorption OF poisonous matter from
the intesfines, due to constipation, is a
frequent cause of nasal congestion.
Care OF the bowels Is extremely inpor-
tant as a preventive measure.
Treatment Of a Cold.
The possibilities In a common cold
are such that the wisest curse Is to
call a physician and be regularly treat
ed. Quaek remedies are dangerous. Re
member that the brain is IN close re-
.Iationship with the nose and its Access
sorry cavities and that Inflammation
and infection of these cavities, Ii not
recognized in time, may lead to abscess-
'coid cures'' often mask the symptoms
without curing the disease. Heavy
doses OF whisky and q~uinine often do
harm than good
In emergencies when Il physician is
not within call the following measures
VIII often check q cold.
First.-A mustard foot bath as hot
rs can be borne, lasting twenty to thir-
ty minutes, thef body being enveioped
Blankets 70 induce a pEvIuse per