The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1924-07-31

during the hay fever season, ~ the
chilling Of the surface Of the skin
tends to react ON the mucuous mem
brane of the nose, and in this way
to increase the nasal irritation. In
addition to this, the current of air
from the fans disturbs the dust,
which contains its proportion of pol
len during the hay fever season, the
inhalation of which increases the
discomfort of the patient.
Hay fever subjects are frequent
ly surprised that their symptoms are
aggravated in theatres, where they
expected protection from atmospher-
ic pollen. The reason is that modern
amusement halls operating in sum-
mer are practically all supplied with
typhoon fans. These draw in the
pollen laden air in enormous guam
titles and force 1t into the audit
orium where the effect Is quickly
felt by those sensitive to these pol
lens. Such places of amusement
should, therefore, be avoided by un-
immunized hay fever subjects during
the season of their attacks.
Exercise is Beneficial.
"a reasonable amount of exercise
Is beneficial, but this should be TAX
en- without increased exposure to the
hay fever pollen. Swimming, espe-
cially in salt water, is an excellent
form of exercise.
"A cold shower after a warm bath
is an excellent means of toning the
skin and stimulating the nervous
system in hay fever cases. The regu-
lar practice of this makes the patient
less sensitive to change of tempera-
lures and to air currents which tend
to increase the nasal irritation in
these cases. The cold showers
should be followed by vigorous rub
bling and are beneficial in all cases
except when the patient fails to re-
act from the shower and when they
are contra indicated in account of
high blood pressure or other rea-
sons.
Before making a change in resi-
OOhSO Will q Wow VI ODt0AAAh6 OOA-
eft in hay fever, especially If the
change is to be permanent, the pa
tient should consult a physician IA
miliar with the etiology of hay few
er Unless this is the case, not only |
may the result be disappointing, but
the conditions may even be aggra-
waited. This is illustrated in case
Of fall hay fever subject in Flori-
la who, having heard that the noun
tains furnish relief from hay fever,
bought a beautiful home in north /
western North Carolina mountains.
however, to be of benefit must
lave an altitude too great for the
growth of hay fever weed which Is
.arely less than 5000 feet. This
section of North Carolina has a
horter fall hay fever season than
most of the sections of the southern
tates, but it makes up for this by
is greater activity due to the pro-
use pollination of the common rag
weed which infest this portion of the
tate. The patient realized this the
rst season and soon departed, wiser
rom her experience.
Railroad trips during the hay
ever season should, if possible, be
voided, by hay fever patients, as
hey usually cause severe attacks.
his is due to the fact that the right ,
way of most railroads is lined :
18th hay fever weeds and their pol
N is drawn into the cars with the
ortex of air created by the rapidly
loving train. 1t is not uncommon
lat the railroad trip of an hour
: two will develop an attack of hay !.
,ver lasting ten or fifteen hours.
/ railroad trip some protection
afforded by breathing through :
DIST handkerchief or placing some :
'eptic wool within the nostrils. At =
rward the nostrils should be irri-
tied with a warm one-half of per :
mt saline solution. One-half tea
oonful OF table salt dissolved in :,
lie pint of warm water and the So j.
tion drawn into the nostrils from !
agate bowl will generally answer =
e purpose. +
1.-The diet Of hay fever subjects
ring the hay fever season should
light as regards food rich in pro-
in, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese II
d milk Farinaceous food may be y
ken in moderation. Vegetables .,
e of benefit and also fruit. High II
asoning especially should be avoid m
!, as it frequently reacts on the g,
embranes of the nostrils already v
'itated by the pollen. Alcoholic "
inks are injurious. r.
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