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Show Page 8 Algery sufferers, you cant escape from your allergies by traveling Forget that vacation from the sneeze, wheeze and sniffles. Experts say theres usually no way of fleeing allergy threats, even if you have accumulated bonuses to enough frequent-flie- r world. in the go anywhere In fact, travel can be an added headache for the susceptible set. Certainly we know that when people move around they can develop new allergic reactions, says Dr. Samuel B. Lehrer at Tulane University Medical Center in New Orleans. American visitors to Japan can avoid weed allergens the island nation has little space for the pesky plants but their systems may react unfavorably to indigenous flora such as the ginko tree and rice grass. Travelers unaccustomed to olive trees at home may have a problem in Greece and Italy. In China, the notorious hemp plant, which peaks in August, could pose a challenge. The U.S. welcome mat comes with a formidable array of allergens. Ragweed is the prime offender. It blankets most of the nation and is at its worst in late summer. In different parts of the country, weeds, trees and grasses pollinate at different times ofthe year. But some states, such as Texas and Florida, have vegetation that pollinates For allergy sufferers, the dust mite, which attacks all year, is the No. 1 enemy worldwide, according to Dr. Joseph A. Bellanti, director of the allergy and immunology division at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. More than 50 million Americans are afflicted with allergic diseases, which account for one of every 11 visits to doctors offices. As a service to this suffering citizenry, many local television stations broadcast pollen updates. vCable Atlanta-base- d News Network regularly carries nationwide allergy alerts for travelers. CNN senior meteorologist Valerie Voss, who has a serious pine allergy, points out areas of year-roun- wai d. low, moderate and high concentrations on a U.S. map. Specific culprits such as oak, pines or grasses are highlighted. An allergy is an abnormal reaction to usually harmless substances. The allergen itself isnt a threat. Some people can be exposed to pollen without having any adverse reaction. Those subject to hay fever have antibodies that mistakenly recognize pollen as an enemy. This causes cells in tissues to produce potent chemicals such as histamine that create a range of symptoms. The sniffles and runny nose of hay fever, just like the rash and itch of poison ivy, are simply the sound and fury of an overreacting immune system. The ubiquitous dust mites can cause symptoms of asthma, allergic rhinitis (nasal problems), and there is some sign they might be implicated in skin conditions such as eczema, Bellanti tells National Geographic. The tiny creatures, which under a microscope look like variations of cockroaches, thrive in upholstery, carpeting and bedding, including pillows. The particles seen floating in a shaft of sunlight are dead dust mites and their waste products. This residue causes the allergic reaction. Similar symptoms are produced by the mold spores that vacationers encounter in warm, humid regions such as the Caribbean. Sometimes the first thing that hits you when you go to a hotel is this mold, says Bellanti. The carpeting in some seaside hotels is just loaded with 66 SOUTH rC CALL 623-119- FOR SERVICE Heating Service i Licensed Contractor Plumbing Service We Service What We Sell! Electrical Factory Trained personnel! X r low 1 0 USE I I probably saying to yourself! any four-ycar-o- ld ) knows how to use die bath- room; But you may not know that you use more water in the bathroom than anyplace else in . your home. In fact, between the toilet, the shower and the T' a you re shaving. 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BBs shot Children BBs, Ophthalmology. spend by more active time outside and are from guns can cause hyphemas, particularly vulnerable, Crouch where blood fills the inside of the said. eye, blocking the eyes drainage Many pediatric system. This can lead to blindto recommend ness, glaucoma and other serious gists sunglasses UV protect against light damage. eye conditions. Rocks also can cause a treSunlight damage is thought to begin in childhood and may con- mendous amount of damage to tribute to catarac development the eye, adds Byron H, in adults. There is data to sup- Demorest, MD, clinical professor port the idea that over the long- of ophthalmology at the Univerterm, ultraviolet light may harm sity of California, Davis. Pareyes. Therefore, I would recom- ents mowing the lawn forget mend children wear sunglasses little kids toddle along after that block ultraviolet light espe- them, just the right height to cially if they will be outdoors all catch kicked-u- p gravel and twigs day, said Sherwin J. Isenberg, in the eye. The American Academy of MD, professor and vice chairman of ophthalmology at the Univer- Ophthalmology, the worlds largsity of California, Los Angeles, est organization of medical eye Medical School. doctors, offers further tips on UV light protection in sun- keeping kids eyes safe during glasses comes from a chemical summer. Avoid sunscreen irritation by added to the lens to absorb the rays, not from the darkness of having an adult apply these the lens. Effective sunglasses can , strong chemicals to the childs cost as little as 99 cents, accord- face, steering clear of the eyes. If ing to Consumer Reports. Con- it gets in the eye, wash the eye sumer Reports says to look for with saline solution or tap wa- - m ' . -- wvPine 3 ter- - . v :n Sand, baseball ' 3,0 field-Ujie- r chalk and other gritty substances cause corneal abrasions, or scratchesTjhen they get in the eye. Children should not- rub their eyes. Instead, wash the eye - with saline solution, available in pharmacies and grocery scores; If the pain continues, go 'fo the emergency room, or see annph-thalmologi- 'iVfEKjJ rt s. . Children with low vision;' in one eye need to shield theirjtjet-te- r eye during activities with protective lenses. Sporting godcls stores carry polycarbonate goggles, but other plastic-lense- d eye glasses can provide enough protection. An ophthalmologist can recommend the correct1 eye wear for your child. n M See The st. High chlorine levels ipcibls raise the pH, causing ajsifit chemical bum to the eye. limitation can be treated by rinsing the eye with saline solution or tap water. n? fe The pull-stacords on la mowers can whip the operator the eye. Insist teenagers, walking in the yard, with jwed whackers and other power tq$s wear plastic goggles orsqh-glasse- For Times-Ne- m Rubber Stamps f ITS A CONNECTED WORLD. DO YOUR SHARE Earth Share POOR COPY V c enjoyable if your vehicle's hrushnigyour the water. IX) the same when 3 i vations. The trip will be m0ice while sbasmig or teeth can save i 1-- Tumiitg off your water when you leave. You'D be & I guests will tour Donner Spring, north of Wendover Saturday, June 11. They will leave Grassy Mount Rest Stop, of at'8;Q0 dr a.m. Call A1 Mulder, 266-25- 7 mm ixfoumatiox axd brushing yxr trrtK turn off 1994 1, Continued from pag$r a weighted jug in the tank. Were just suggesting some lor instance, when you're -- They elease tiny reproductive seeds or spores that cause the problem. Like pollen, mold spores can be wafted great distances on windy days. Molds thrive in damp rooms and are common contaminants in humidifiers, air conditioners and refrigerator drip trays. Like many other allergens, they can vary from place to place. The pollen and mold spores in Asia are different from those in America. But if people with allergy problems are exposed to them, theyre likely to become allergic, says Dr. Marshall Plaut, an asthma and allergy expert at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. The bodys immunological system simply readjusts itself and develops an allergy to the indigenous plants. Before taking any exotic trip, allergy sufferers should check with their doctors, advises Sarah Kaluzny-Petrof- f of the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Things have changed, she says. In the past it was, Take this pill and youll feel better. Now its, Lets look at where you live, travel, work, go to school. Lets look at all these environments. Once weve analyzed them, some medication may be prescribed as well. So, is there any place on Earth to avoid allergies? The best bet might be Antarctica. No trees or grasses there. But, alas, the very cold, dry air may be tough on r asthma sufferers. , MAIN, NEPHI, UTAH 9 A hv molds. PLUMBING & BUILDERS1 SUPPLY 4-- D Wednesday, June Nephi, Utah tETje f- - n. y t |