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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday April 1989 Page What happens when Cortisone is used for the optic nerve DR DEAR DR GOTT A family mem ber has asthma In one column you said that inhaling cortisone for asth ma can bypass some of the unpleasant side effects Would cortisone be a pos sible treatment for someone with an infection of the optic nerve who is treated orally with large doses of ste roids and suffers alt the side effects DEAR READER Inhaled cortisone is a valuable method of preventing asthma As a general rule inhaled steroids of which cortisone is one ex ert a local effect in this case di rectly on smaller breathing passage ways to release spasm and are not absorbed in quantity into the body This is one of their advantages be cause cortisone and similar drugs prednisone will cause serious side effects when given systemically by pill or injection By inhaling the drug from a hand held spray container asthma patients achieve substantial benefits without the dangerous consequences such as diabetes bone brittleness cataracts and susceptibility to infection Since inhaled cortisone is not ab sorbed into the body it is useless in treating optic neuritis an inflamed nerve in the eye Sometimes steroid eye drops can be used for ocular dls eases but the optic nerve is wellpro tected at the back of the eyeball so oral cortisone Is usually more appropriate For more information I am send you a copy of my Health Report Consumer Tips on Medicines Other readers who would like a copy should send with their name and ad dress to Box Cleveland OH Be sure to mention the title DEAR GOTT I grit my teeth in my sleep have chipped my front teeth and am afraid I will have to have them capped This would be costly and I want to stop the habit Any suggestions DEAR READER Gritting the teeth can be a tough habit to break because it usually occurs at night when a per son is asleep and unaware of the jaw clenching You could be helped by a bite plate a device worn at night to protect your teeth See your dentist for advice about this You might also want to address the stress and tension that might be caus ing you to grind your teeth Perhaps psychological counseling would en able you to Identify more healthful ways of dealing with the stresses in your life DEAR DR GOTT A rlehd in Scot landTias been suffering from disease two years Actual ly many people In the same town have contracted it Can you explain the cause and cure DEAR READER There are about 30 types of Coxsackie viruses and they cause a spectrum of diseases in cluding sores in the mouth meningi tis paralysis heart inflammation rash lung infection and intestinal upset ailments are more com mon In summer and autumn are spread from human to human and are unbeatable with antibiotics or other Fortunately most people with Cox infection experience mild flu like symptoms and recover uneventfully Infection with one type of virus does not grant immunity to future infection with that strain or any of the others Therefore people who are exposed to the virus may have repeated cyclical problems es pecially if the source is In a closeknit town or community fix BRIDAL REGISTRY NOW IN EFFECT Bed Bath CoOrdinates Featuring Fieldcrest Bill Blass Spnngmaid Fitz Floyd China Gifts Wedding Invitations Wedding Announcements Matching Accessories SAVE 10 If you mention this Ad SHOP AT HOME it it G S S OFFICE SUPPLIES SECRETARIAL SERVICES 348 GuelphSt I No Georgetown Emerald 28 8 x In Bridal Album 16 5x7 each in two Parents Albums SflVC 61500 Only PLUS 50 Thank You cards with pictures envelopes 70 Preview Album with prints Listed above is just one of our Special Packages Call Lou at 8734777 to book your appointment 211 GuelphSt CENTRE Georgetown Bridal Boutique Lel Us You Special We have a complete selection of dresses for the bride bridesmaids and mothers of j the bride and groom To complete your look we cf it an extensive selection of headpieces floral hair combs hats and dyeable shoes For A More Personalized Service Call For Art Appointment 1470 MAIN ST Downtown Georgetown SAVE FORMAL HOT EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED OF MILTON THURS FRIDAY DRAPERIES VENETIANS VERTICALS PLEATED SHADES Expertly Finished Professionally Installed A WIDE RANGE OF FABRICS FROM WHICH TO CHOOSE GuelphSt Ontario BRIDES Purchase Wadding Invitation from Th Paper Factory and receive a on Invitations and all other Wadding purchaiea The Paper Factory Is the largest supplier of colour coordinated wedding supplies 8782339 FREE 355 Main St Milton