Show A COLD IN THE SUMMER I I O M If you cant can't understand why you keep getting that summer cold you may not have a cold at all That bothersome bothersome bothersome both both- ersome runny nose may be a sign of hay fever an allergy whose symptoms have long been confused with those of colds Subtle differences can tip you off For example if youre you're discharging a very watery watery wa wa- tery fluid and if the lining of your nose isn't intensely red chances are your problem is ishay ishay ishay hay fever But if youve you've got that stuffed up feeling your membranes are highly inflamed and youre you're being plagued with a sore throat fever or sneezing to boot yup youve you've got it A summer cold Scientists still haven't solved the mystery of the common cold Since it can be caused by any number of viruses viruses vi vi- ruses no vaccine seems capable capable capable cap cap- able of curing it But one well-known well physician physician physician cian Dr Morris Fishbein offers offers offers of of- fers some helpful hints on how to live most comfortably with a cold and hasten its departure as best you can Hes He's put them all in an enter enter- taming booklet called Gesundheit written for the people who make Scotties facial tissues A few of Dr Fishbein's suggestions 1 Emphasize a well bal diet It will keep you as physically fit and keep your resistance up as possible 2 Sponge baths with water heated to body temperature will help circulation 3 If breathing is difficult inhaling steam will decongest membranes and dilate bronchial bronchial bron bron- chial tubes This may aid in coughing up the clogging mucous 4 Drink lots of water about eight glasses a day 5 As for bed rest that's up to you your Keep your activities to the point that feels best After all its it's your cold and your intuitions about it are probably the best medicine To read more about your cold how it happened and what to do about it write to Scot Scotties ties Cold Booklet PO P.O. Box St. St Paul Minne Minne- sota Gesundheit will willbe willbe willbe be all yours |