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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1978
Page
8
Dr. Don Knapp discusses allergy prevalence up to 40 percent and outlines approaches from history and avoidance to medications. He notes skin tests and desensitization as options, with emphasis on careful use of over the counter remedies and following package directions. He warns against doubling doses and potential new allergies from treatments.
The article traces cortisone from its Mayo Clinic beginnings in 1948 to today’s broad use of corticosteroids. It notes dramatic symptom relief in arthritis and asthma but warns of serious risks including high blood pressure ulcers cataracts and growth suppression. It calls for carefulprescribing and public education about these potent drugs.
Marian Davis of Carbondale has been elected president of the Carbondale Chapter of the National Secretaries Association. Other officers named include Judy Sheppard as vice president Joan Scott as recording secretary Donna Biggs as corresponding secretary and Jeanne Crites as treasurer. The NSA meets on the second Monday each month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association Jackson County Unit schedules a 6 30 p m club meeting at Carbondale Italian Village and a Sunday family picnic at 1 p m in Grand Tower. It also announces a noon luncheon July 20 at Xavier Hall Carbondale with reservations due by Saturday. Cost is 3 00 per person. For info contact Helen McDowell or Jewel Truelove.
Erma Bombeck jokes that visiting relatives beyond 36 hours strains hosts and families. She recalls guests staying too long, laundry mixing with hosts, and constant snacking. Anecdotes include Howard and Fay with kids and a jab at long visits and awkward chores. Several state laws govern assault of house guests past 36 hours.
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