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(Continued from Page 1) who have chronic pulmonary diseases, such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.”
As with the “common” flu, if you are pretty sure that what you have is an old-fashioned cold, Dr. Martin recommends you simply treat yourself. “Just take good care of yourself,” he advises.
How does Dr. Martin feel about megadoses of Vitamin C at the onset of a cold? “I don’t think there’s ever been any evidence that withstands scientific scrutiny that indicates that Vitamin C has any benefit at all. There’s always the placebo effect,” he observes. Dr. Martin thinks that “Vitamin C, for the most part, won’t hurt you, but it won’t alter the underlying cause of the disease or illness. If it makes you feel better, fine,” he says.
He would put zinc or garlic in the same category as Vitamin C.
Dr. Martin does believe in vaccinations against the flu. It is not too late to be inoculated this year and it can be done in his office for approximately $7. A vaccination protects you against what is considered likely to be the most prevalent strain in a given year.
Dr. Martin also suggests vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia for those who are getting more advanced in years or have a chronic ailment such as diseases of the lungs, heart, kidneys or spleen.
Dr. Martin can prescribe medicine for a dry hacking cough, particularly if it is the type that keeps you up at (light. He recommends you “stop talking” if you develop laryngitis. -
Chain saw and axe injuries are also more common in the winter months, but if these are serious most patients are taken to an emergency room.
Depression and anxiety figure prominently among the winter ailments, along with colds and the flu. Local psychiatrist Dr. Bill Young suggests more people .“get out to our movies.” Dr. Young is chairman of the Film Committee of the Rappahannock Association for the Arts and Community.
However, Dr. Young feels that it is important, if you are really down, to ask for help. He recommends that you come to the Rappahannock Medical Clinic, the Rappahannock Mental Health Clinic or go talk to your
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