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Hay Fever Sufferers pollution or a cold individuals more prone hay fever. PAGE!-PUMNDEALER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.1W make The allergist recom- exposure to ragweed poUen t o m e n d s c r o m o l y n HONOR MASONIC MEMBER-Walter Theel, worshipful master Of McHenry Lodge No. 158 A.F. & A. M., is shown congratulating Clyde Blackwell, center, following the presentation to him of a 65-year lapel pin. Looking on is Kenneth Bowsher, secretary of McHenry lodge. The presentation to Mr. Blackwell was made at the request of Barton Smith Lodge No. 613 of Toledo, Ohio, of which Mr. Blackwell is a member. 3 3 - ' M JOM IMI < «M>I> staff psychologist .news fiom the Family Service and Mental Health Clinic ol McHenry County. (Editor's note: This is another in a series of especially written articles ior McHenry County readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service and Community . Mental Health Center staff. £&Ms article is: "Coping- The Handicapped child.") v Depending on the degree i and type of handicap, the maturity of the parents, and * the availability of helping agencies, reaction can run from complete >deyastation 4 in the family (te^complete acceptance and a deter­ mination to do what is best. In many parents, the first reaction upon learning that they have a handicapped child is one of guilt. This feeling of guilt, which is always unrealistic, must be worked through before any kind of acceptance is possible. Without resolving the feeling of guilt, the parent or parents often wallow in an 8 endless cycle of denial, ("my m child is not really fian- § dicapped"), to fault finding • ("no one is interested in helping my child lead a normal life.") • Many times professional help is needed to resolve individual feelings and to keep the family intact. Once a degree of ac­ ceptance has been reached by the family members, it is often a great temptation to lavish all care and affection on the handicapped child to the neglect of the rest of the family. Again, this reaction may rise out of a realistic concern for the handicapped child or it may be an ex­ tension of the previous j feelings of guilt. Ironically, the over protection and attention on the handicapped child may actually be detrimental to the child himself as well as other family members. It is best, at the earliest possible date, to seek out the trained professionals that deal with the specific han­ dicap, and to develop a complete feeling of trust and cooperation in their suggestions. Above all, it is important to realize that there are others, including onself, that need attention and love. A handicap does not mean that the child is doomed to a life of despair and frustration. It should not mean this to the parents either. C8APVNDS Gov. James R. Thompson has received notification from the Federal Com­ munity Services ad­ ministration (CSA) that Illinois will receive $1.8 million in heat assistance funds to 17 community ac­ tion agencies. The Governor requested the funds from the CSA on July 18 during the heat wave which claimed dozens of lives in Illinois, hospitalizing hundreds of others. Uses for the funds include transportation, purchase of fans, air con­ ditioner rentals and payment of utility bills for low-income persons. The money may be used to cover purchases already made. Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. McHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION ESTATE OF JAMES G. CLEMENS Deceased, File No. 80-P-300 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of JAMES G. CLEMENS, of Union, Illinois. Letters of office we-e issued on August 19, 1960, to MARIA PIA CLEMENS, 9703 Seeman Road, Union, Illinois 60180 whose attorney is Franks and Schmitt, P.O. Box 5, Marengo, II. 60152 Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at 2200 N. Seminary i Avenue, Woodstock. Illinois 60098, or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the represen­ tative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. Vernon W. Kays, Jr. Clerk of the Court (Pub. Aug. 27, Sep. 3 & 10, 1980) Legal Notice NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that on August 13, A.D. 1960, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office ad­ dresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as EVERYTHING NICE, located at 3107 Lake Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050. Dated this 13th day of August, A.D. 1960. Rosemary Azzaro, County Clerk (Pub. 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Ragweed plants have thrived in this summer's hot and humid weather and hay fever sufferers dread the pollen's appearance. But frequent heavy rains and high humidity could limit the pollen's effects, explains an allergist at the University of Illinois at the Medical Center in Chicago. "A good rain washes the air clean of pollen", noted Patricia Nell, M.D., chief of Allergy-Clinical Im­ munology at the University of Illinois hospital. "The high humidity makes the pollen heavier; the wind cannot carry it as far," she said. Ragweed, a potent allergen, pollinates for only three to four weeks each year. Once the hay fever symptoms appear it takes less and less pollen to trigger them again, so for some -people the sneezing lasts through September. Dr. Nell said about 10 percent of the U.S. population (about 20 million people) experience hay fever symptoms. Several factors influence suscep­ tibility: heredity, age and sex, physiological changes, Rain and stress, exposure piratory infections. y^Hay fever symptoms are the results of a reaction in the body between an an­ tibody (IgE) and an allergen (the ragweed pollen). When pollen particles enter the upper respiratory system they trigger production of the IgE antibodies, which attach to cells lining the respiratory tract. More pollen otters and attaches to these coated cells, releasing s u b s t a n c e s ' c a l l e d mediators, the most im­ portant of which is histamine. These mediators cause the blood vessels of the mucous membranes to swell; they are responsible for the hay fever symptoms (sneezing, runny nose and red itching eyes, nose and throat). It usually takes about three seasons of exposure to pollen before a person develops significant symp­ toms so infants rarely have hay fever, Dr. Nell said. Few persons over 35 get the ailment for the first time. Symptoms frequently develop in preteens. Men have hay fever more often than women, probably because they are exposed to pollen more often in outdoor work. Other respiratory irritations such as air There are at least forty over the- counter medications sold expressly to ease hay fever. All work better as preventive medicine- take them before symptoms start, Dr. Nell advised. Most are d e c o n g e s t a n t s , a n ­ tihistamines or a com­ bination of tidth. Decongestants work by constricting the swollen blood vessels in the mucous m e m b r a n e s ; a n - tihistamines block the action of histamine. Both have side effects, however. An­ tihistamines often cause drowsiness, while too heavy a use of decongestants may eventually reverse their effects. For hay fever symptoms of the eyes, Dr. Nell said any over-the-counter eye drop preparation will work reasonably well if it is not used every day. Over-use eventually reverses their effects. In the last several years, new prescription medicines for hay fever that have fewere side effects have become available, Dr. Nell said. Many are topical (applied directly to the af­ fected area, such as aerosol inhalers or eye drops, and if taken before symptoms appear, work as preventive medicine by stopping the release of histamine. sodium, a prescription drug permitted in aerosol form only. "This seems to be an ef­ fective drug; it can cause some irritation but doesn't seem to have other side effects." she said. Another medical remedy for hay fever is a series of injections that make the E tient tolerant to the ion of the IgE antibody. The in­ jections actually contain the allergen. Allergy shots may have side effects: reactions range from a red, swollen patch on the skin to shock in extreme cases. Patients must un­ dergo the injections regularly for at least three years for full effect Stop­ ping after one year might increase their susceptibility, Dr. Nell said. But the in­ jections are worhwhile for those who can't use other remedies, she added. Hay fever victims can minimize their discomfort by avoiding ragweed pollen as much as possible. Stay in air conditioned places, drive with car windows closed and air conditioning on or wear face masks (available at drug stores) to keep from breathing in the pollen. For most people, hay fever is annoying; for a few it can be a serious problem. Those suffering from asthma should take special precautions. In some ex­ treme cases, excessive has caused a total physical r e a c t i o n , c a l l e d anaphylaxis. Ragweed is a special hazard for gar­ deners, farmers and mailmen because pollen on the skin can cause a reaction similiar to that of poison ivy. "The midwest is known for its ragweed, but nowadays it grows all over the world," Dr. Nell said. "Every region has its own allergies, just as uncomfortable as ragweed reactions. 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