The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-25
WHETHER YOU CALL IT CRI
 OR NOT

VM NVT
 As c general rule readers come right back ct me whenever they find an opening in my defense, and I can take 1t with pleasure. In my times more than the lifetime of many readers, I have collected a large file of what are to me ex- ceedingly interesting and instruc- tive letters from readers on the general subject of exposure to cold and wet and the effects, real or theoretical, of such exposure. And these communications cover nearly all of the concepts on which Is based the traditional notion that such exposure directly causes or at any rate predisposes to certain ill- nesses, notably respiratory aftec- tions.
 l enjoy an argument as well as any one, but 1t s impractlcable to carry on such an argument in the limited space available. So have incorporated my side of 1t in the booklet "Call 1t Cri", which tells what I think about bronchial trouble, sinusitis, coryza, pneu- monia, includes my recipe for fool proof cough medicine" m every thing, all for twenty-five cents and . l-cent-stamped envelope bearing your address.
 Yesterday promised to name and recommend e remedy which, in my opinion, is of real value both as a prophylactic or preventive to take in time of epidemic or great prevalence of the cri and as a first aid treatment when one Is coming down with any form of respiratory infection.
 The remedy Is an old and-by. One ~ guess-and no prize if you guess right the first time, for that only signifies that you read this column more or less regularly. Yes, 1t Is quinine.
 Fresh air and exercise are my favorite prescriptions in my own family and among friends - I'm more or less therapeutic nihilist, that Is, don't believe much in the emcacy of medicines, and I have to be so i'll that I am no longer quite responsible before I'll consent to take any medicine at any time. For example I think digitalis in any case of heart trouble is just fine old medical tradition and al- though I'm a coward in regard to enduring pain I'd stand any ordi. nary ache or pain for several hours before I'd resort to dose of the popular pain-killer which some people take for the slightest dis comfort, worry or fatigue.
 But can't take that attitude in respect to quinine. The testimony Of Q great many readers over many years has convinced me that quinine deserves the repute 1t has gained, 10th as @ preventive and as . re- lief for the cri. Likewise the ab- sence of any hint or suggestion of harmful results from quinine con- firms my belief that the remedy is safe for any one to use.
 For prophylactic or preventive l recommend that children over three years of age take one grain of quinine sulphate in tablet, pill or capsule, daily during an epidemic. Children over eight may take one grain twice daily. Adults take one grain three times daily. In treat- ment of any acute respiratory in- lection, whatever you call 1t at first, I recommend two grains of quirine every four hours, for adults, one grain every four hours for children.
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Potassium Chloride
 I asked the druggist for potassium chloride. He gave me -'s Chlorides. Is this what you advise one to take for relief of allergic conditions? (Mrs. L. O.
 Answer - No. Potassium chloride (NOT chlorate) is available in readily soluble ten.grain tablets. The daily dose is ten grains in Q glass of water two or three times culated to keep Tom and Sue busy are important. Thus, possessions are inpOrtAnt foo f ki1ev arN ttaA ri0l.t