Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-23
Rv ]. II. KELLOGG. NJ. D., IL. D.

THERE are evidently two methods
l. by which colds arc developed.
First, tho bacteria which produce colds
arc to be found in the nasal passages at
all times, existing there In an inactive
state. without producing toxins. When
ever the local or general body resistance
is lowered, these germs Immediately be-
gin TO multiply. The mucous membrane
Of tho nose becomes inflamed and the
toxins which are produced arc absorbed
into tho circulation. Second, Virulcnt,
active bacteria are conveyed from one
who Is suffering from an active cold.
Local diseased conditions Of the nasal
passages, such as old catarrhal inflam-
nations. hypertrophled turbinates, de-
Elected gcntums diseased adcnOids, tom
iii and sinuscs make for colds. n gen
cral weakened state, particularly that
produced by an accumulation of poisons
i'm the blood, which may be due TO eX-
cessivc production of toxins by over
work, producing fatigue, or by absorp-
ton of polsons through the bowels Que
to constipation, or the accumulation ot
poisons in the blood due TO poor climina-
ton Of the skin and kidneys, also pre-
dispose one TO contract colds.
VIC ElOuiu also lllfltNi'i ~ ''''''
posurcs as wet feet Or clothing, chilling
drafts Of air striking the back, which
rcfleXly produces irritation in the nose
producing congestion that lowers the re-
sistance Of those parts TO tho growing
bacteria: local irritations, such as aust
and noXious gases, which render the mu-
cous mcmbcrane susceptible; the dry hot
air OF our closed houses.
Under normal conditions the mucous
membrane Of the respiratory tract offers
sufficient resistance to an invasion or
tho germs and the resisting properties
to prevent any activity Of those germs
present.
one may be able to keep down any de-
velopment OF the germs always found
in his respiratory passages, but be unable
to resist the active strain introduced
from one suffering from a cold.
Thus il is evident that every one that
has a cold Is a focus Of Infection and
should keep away from others as much
as possible
Germs are carried from one patient
to another through the air for short
distances only. Tney are transferred BY
sneezing, coughing. Use of public drink
ing cups, public towels and kissing.
Any persons suffering from a cold
should be avoided and he should remain
away from all public gatherings and
places where people are congregated. lie
should avoid sncezng without protect
ing the face with u handkerchief
Remember that the germs cannot de-
velop when your resistance is high
Therefore, keep 1t high by the following
rules: Sleep in cold, fresh air. Take
morning cold baths. Exercise i'm the
open every day. The best way TO resist
tho cold Of winter is to stay out in it.
Keep air in rooms moist. Eat regularly
of nourishinE diet. Drink freely Of water
and keep the bowels freely open. Keep
the eXtremties warm and dry, Avoid
overclCthlug when in the house. Avoid
ovcrheating or chilling the body as a
whole or any part. Keep the mouth and
nasal passages clean. Avoid contracting
cold from others by keeping away from
those who are infected. beware Of the
sncczer, cougher or handkerchief user.
Avoid crowded, unvcntilated buildings