The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-19
ALzERGIC srNUsrTIs


 Tn the preceding lesson, as you will perhaps not remember. we cited good medical authorities for the stGtemcnts (l) that many sufferers with brenchiectasis owe their con- dition to uxirecognized sil1usitis, (2) that . majority of patients with bronchiectasis who migrate to the warm, dry gtinpy southwest owe their trouble mainly to allergy. Ailergy Is the cause of e good many cases of chronic sinusitis, ac. cording to Dr. M. Coleman Harris oe the ". Y. 'Polyclinic Medical School and Hospital.
 The points on which this view Is based are, first, family history of one or another form of allergy- hey fever, asthma, hives, eczema, giant hives. Cooke, Rowe and other authorities believe allergic sensitiv- ity Is inherited. Second. in addition to the usual symptoms Of sinusitis. such as post-nasal drip, morning cough, head pains, patients with al- iergic sinusitis frequently complain of sudden spells of sneesing and inc ternittent obstruction of now one, now the other or both nasal pas- sages, profuse watery discharge oc- caslonally becoming thick mucus.
 Third, on examination the mucous membrane lining nasal passages ape pears a characteristic pale, grayish or bluish water color and edematous (watery swelling), and is extremely sensitive so that 6 touch induces a sneexing spell. Often not only en- largement of the turbinates but polyps are present, and Dr. Harris believes polyps are usually allergic in origin.
 Fourth, microscopic examination of nasal discharge shows presence of more than the normal number of eosinophiles - corpuscles or cells which take 6 characteristic red stain. Many authorities regard an increased number of eosinophiles as more or less indicative of allergy.
 Fifth, skin tests confirm the diag- nosis of allergy and may determine precisely what substance of sub. stances are responsible.
 Dr.. Harris suggests that general instructions given sufferers from al- legric sinusitis should be similar to instructions given asthmatic suf- Serers:
 Keep your bedroom dust free, by eliminating woolen rugs or carpets, upholstered furniture, pillows containing feathers or down, unessentlal curtains, drap- cries, ornaments and portraits of your Aunt Hep.
 Avoid contact with dogs, cats, horses and other furry or feath- cred pets.
 Remove from the house ell blooming plants and avoid con- tact with grasses, weeds, trees, | flowers.
 Beware of orris root in toilet or cosmetic preparations.
 Avoid smoke, cooking odors, fresh paint or varnish. Keep out of drafts, says Dr. Harris. To that, or Doo Brady gives hearty Bronx cheer.
 Having arrived ct drafts, Dr. Har- his anil bow ourselves out--Dr. Harris for good, but I'll be back tomorrow.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Open Air Schoolr0om
 I am 6 fifth grade teacher, with forty pupils. The air in the room becomes foul toward the end of a ses- sion and the odor is Q little sickeY- ing. The rom Is steam heated and the temperature Is kept around 73. How can I Improve ventilation with safety? (Miss IT. Al
 Answer-Put one or two un. bleached muslin screens in windows. That will give better ventilation yet exclude wind, draft, rain, snow, dust but not light.
 Albumen
 Several times when I have had examinations doctors have found al- bumen in the urine: I have pretty good health, 4z years old. I under stand this may come from eating eggs. c. 0. S.)
 Answer-No, the albumen in egg has nothing to do with albumen in the urine.
 Tuberculosis You said cavity in the third stage