LUNG page 66 At The Trowbridge we're serving up the spice of life. Begin Nsith a tempting menu, add a dash of conversation and a healthy serving of friendship. That's a taste of what life is like at The Trowbridge. We serve dinner seven nights a week in our elegant dining room and always give you plenty of choices. No one offers you a greater quality of services thanue do. To find out more, please mail the coupon today or call(810)352-0208. H E Name Address Does that mean you should stop doing your favorites exer- cise? No. It hasn't stopped Jack- ie Joyner-Kersee, one of the best track-and-field athletes of all time, and it shouldn't stop you. Besides, fit people are better able to withstand the rigors of asth- ma than their couch-potato coun- terparts. Diagnosing asthma can be tricky, especially for those who don't exhibit severe symptoms. Rather, persistent symptoms of- ten are what indicate a problem. These include: • Repeated attacks of wheez- ing and coughing, often with colds. • A persistent cough that doesn't go away. • Wheezing or coughing when you don't have a cold, for exam- ple, after exercise or exposure to an allergen. • Waking at night wheezing and/or coughing. To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may ask you to use a peak flow monitor to measure your breathing. Some asthmatics use peak flow monitors, which mea- sure the expulsion of air, to get regular readings as part of a self- management program. Because the underlying cause of asthma is inflammation, ac- cording to the National Institutes of Health, your doctor may pre- scribe a twofold treatment: an anti-inflammatory medication, such as nedocromil sodium, and a bronchodialator inhaler for short-term relief of symptoms. If you are using an inhaler, such as Ventolin, more than once a day, you should discuss the use of an anti-inflammatory with your doctor. Those who suffer EIA have several options. Some athletes find it helpful to use a broncho- dialator about 10 minutes before exercising. Others warm up slow- ly — very slowly — to give their lungs a chance to adjust and to keep their breathing even. Still others find that by exercising hard for 10 to 20 minutes, they induce the worst of the symp- toms, which then subside so they can exercise comfortably for the next hour. Some experts also rec- ommend drinking plenty of room- temperature water before exercising to keep the lining of the lungs moist. Being flexible about your rou- tine also helps. For instance, on really cold, dry days, use a tread- mill or stationary bike indoors in- stead of huffing and puffing the cold air outdoors. Persistent symptoms often indicate a case of asthma. Or try swimming in an indoor pool, where the warm, moist air should allow you to exercise in comfort. Asthma can be particularly hard on children (who, contrary to common belief, often don't out- grow it). And on parents who might overreact and be overpro- tective. Most health care professionals agree that children should be ac- tive participants in their treat- ment. That means educating them about asthma and its med- ication, and helping them iden- tify what triggers their symptoms. It's especially important to teach them positive ways to adapt. For example, instead of sitting on the sidelines, a child may be able to use an inhaler and still participate in team sports. Instead of focusing on what a child can't do, emphasize what he or she can do. Alison Ashton writes for the Copley News Service. ❑ HEALTH WATCH City State ": Mail to: 24111 Ch le Center Dr., Southfield,1114110U Zip (810)352-0208 Phone CELEBRATING 5 YEARS AS A PREMIER RENTAL RETI MELT COMMLNITY We are pledged to the letter and spirit of ELS. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity through- out the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are 110 barriers to obtaining housing- because of race, color. religion. sex, handicap familial status or national origin. Drink plenty of water every day The average adutt needs 8 cups of water a day. This can be met by consuming a variety of foods and beverages. 1000/ 750 / 1‘1" 0$0 N ~ NG 9 88 LYNNE MASTER, M.Ed Owner, Director • ACT, SAT, MEAP Preparation • Remedial Tutoring/All Subjects • Study/Testing Skills • IEPC Advocacy •Testing/Evaluation 545-6677 • 433-3323 Oak Park Bloomfield Hills BOOKS 50° We Buy and Sell Good Used Books 25% LIBRARY BOOKSTORE 0% 545-4300 Open 7 Days Books Bought In Your Home M. Sempliner Milk is Meat is 87% water 75% water Vegetables are Cereals are 95% water 35% water SOURCE: 1FIC Foundation Copley News Service/Jeff Rankin