Whitby Free Prosu, Wednesctay, June 29, 1994. PaMo 15 A'- Martha Godman Asthma can make life a misery for Young and oid alike -- but it doesn't have to be that way. According to Dr. Bhiku Jethalal, internaI medicine and allergy specalist, "1.2 million Canadians are sufféring from asthma. It is an ilIness experienced by one in 10 adults and one in five children; and if left untreated, it cari be deadly." It is a serious condition in which various stimuli trigger inflammation in the aîrways causing a person to wheeze. In trying to better recognize the initial warning signs of asthma, it is advisable to look for that extra little bit of effort, or longer time needed to exhale. The causes for asthma attacks are plenty. It may be an attack caused by allergy, viral infection, anxiety or exercise. Other irritants that bring on attacks are certain food additives and preservatives, aspirin products and beta-blockers. In many cases, cigarette arnoke, including second-hand ernoke, animal dander and dust mites are found to be the most obvious culprits. Often what starts out as that slightly extra effort to breathe, cari develop into a fuII-blown attack that wiIl require immediate medical attention. For this reason it is important to assess the extent of the breathing difflculty experienced by the victim. Dr. Jethalal advises that, "If you cannot complete a sentence without stopping to breathe, you are in serious trouble." Any prescribed medication such as bronchodilators should be adxinistered, as directed by the physician, without delay. In the case of a Young child, who 18 unable to communicate verbally, laboured breathing can be identified by "retractions" of muscles of the abdomen and between the ribs. An abdomen that pushes up and down -with each breath, and flaring nostrils should be viewed as signs of distress. A child who has become pale, blue or mottled needs to be in the hands of a doctor and within a facility where adequate staff and equipment are available to handie any emergency. A doctor's office or walk-in cinic 18 flot the place to take a patient with the above symptomng. Unles the local hospital's emergency department is only a very short drive away, calling 911 rnay be more appropriate. hIorder to, minimize the frequency of asthma attacks, a physician may prescribe various medications that will need to, be administered at regular intervals. Allergy testing is often helpful in identifying unknown allergens and, subsequently allergen injection treatment (allergy shots) in an attempt te, desensitize patients may also be prescribed. A dust-free environment, mninimizing exposure to dust mites, is paramount. Most asthma sufferers cari get favourable resuits from treatment. Because it is important tûe "tailor" thei Ti Ci Society begins iClu 0 00Whitby Coping with 'ASTH11IA sonie dols and don'ts Tai chi îs an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of slow and graceful movements that relax and strengthen both the body and the mind. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is a charitable, non-profit organiza- tion and ail the instructors are volunteers. Speial membership prices are available to seniors, students, the unemployed, and people whose health prevents them from woring. For more information or to register for a class; leave a message at the Whitby branch at 668-6500 or cali the head office at (416) 656-2110. The Taoist Tai Chi Society is opening a new club at 114 Athol St. in Whitby as of the beginning of Ju]y, and to celebrate the event, one month of instruction is being offered to new beginners free i either July or August. c: o 6undas St. E. Hwy #2 c: Warren Rd. Burns St. E. Industrial Dr. Consumers Dr. How To Protect Your Bath room Investment Increasingly we're hearing f rom people who are concerned about the damage that powdered abrasive cleansers can do to their expensive sinks, tubs, and fixtures. KLING non abrasive lotion cleanser is the best product we 've seen for general bathroom cleanup. The thick lotion clings to vertical surfaces and soap scum is Iiterally removed with a soft wipe of a cloth. Fixtures are left sparkling like new. The entire washroom smells clean and fresh. For mildew build-up in showers or rust stains on tubs we recornimend Butcher's PEARLY Tile and Porcelain Cleaner. This easy to use spray and wipe product cleans like magic yet contains no abrasives, no acids and no caustics. At Swish we guarantee everything we seil. If the product doesn't perform to your satisfaction, bring back the unused portion - we'Il give you your money back. ~< ~Sat EXtefdedi 9 an '('rs CLEAN-IT CENTRE 500 Hopkins Street, Whitby 666-1224 Wreclosed JuIy 1, but we've extended Our sale tii July 91 1 BR1ýAlRSOXCALOT EH BY NVERAL I ME . 195x USED TIRES $2 O ND7UP SOLTEH B -X R IRE IR k iDining Room SpecialsI Buy one entrée at regular price 1 *get 2nd entréea AT 1/2 PRICE dg Equlorser vau. Noto bued wfth her - - - - - r - - - - - 900 1 lopkilis St., Whil by 666-8657 Biiii(Itietl--,tcllltîes- PartyRooin ppl- mq