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Bottoming Out: the Commonest Manifesto
posted at 2:01 am on September 10, 2010 by Dafydd ab Hugh
The title refers to three "bottoms" we may be about to reach almost simultaneously, involving the Koran-burning threatened for Saturday, September 11th, 2010; the "Ground Zero Mosque" (GZM) threatened for next September 11th, 2011; and what I call the Zeroth Principle of Real Reality:
- Many on both sides the aisle have described the threat by Rev. Terry Jones of the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, to burn Korans during a self-proclaimed "International Burn a Koran Day" as a "bottom" of anti-Moslem bigotry and insensitivity; but is it really? Or does it mark the bottom of our willingness to be "sensitive" to Moslem feelings, even when those feelings are backed by blatant extortion and threats?
- On another front, when (if ever) do we reach the bottom of our own deeply held principles, such as religious tolerance and property rights, when actual national and cultural survival is at stake? Must we, as Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX, 91%) demands, follow our principles even to the point of extinction?
- Finally, we have the root-bottom axiom from which all other axioms, principles, and fundamental rights arise… the Zeroth Principle: The people will do what they must, no matter what law, religion, or creed demands, to survive as a people. Have we already reached that point, or is it far enough in the future that we needn't worry about the cultural imperative just yet?
Until we confront these three bottoms, we're just flibbertigibbets and whirligigs in the hurricane of the war against radical Islamism. So let's take a look.
Nota bene: After mostly writing this post, I learnt that a "deal" was — or was not — cut to cancel the Koran burning in exchange for moving the GZM to… well, somewhere else: Rev. Terry Jones of the Dove Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, who had threatened to burn the Korans, says "was;" the imam of the GZM, Feisal Abdul Rauf, says "was not."
At first, I thought this tossed the entire post into a cockeyed hat; but then I reflected that, apart from the uncertainty of whether the deal is on or off, everything I have to say about it is universal and timeless (as always!)… so I have no reason not to plough right ahead. Excelsior!
In response to Rev. Jones vow (or threat) to lead a Koran-burning on Saturday, Moslems across the world have vowed to go on a mass killing spree; already, they're burning American flags and chanting "Death to Christians!" in anticipation of a delicious round of international riot and ruin. President Barack H. Obama is alternately begging and ordering Jones to call it off (which he may or may not have done). Even Gen. David Petraeus chimed in, warning that the burning could result in our troops being attacked.
As to the latter, it's a 100% certainty: After such a Koran burning, Moslem insurgents will attack our troops. But of course, it's also a 100% certainty that if the burning is called off — Moslem insurgents will attack our troops. So it goes.
Shouldn't we stop the Koranic holocause, somehow prevent Rev. Jones from disposing of his church's private property via the incinerator? (Hm, what would Ron Paul say?) Or even if such interdiction is too destructive of our First Amendment, shouldn't we at least redouble our efforts to persuade Jones to forbear, deal or no deal?
Before answering that question, let's think a second and a third time; there are more reprecussions, no matter what path we choose, than the few we're encouraged to obsess upon to the exclusion of all others. And let's start with…
Moslem sensitivity
We're told "we" can't burn Korans — or even allow our soldiers to carry personal Bibles into Afghanistan — for fear Moslems will be offended. When offended, they lash out with bloodthirsty savagery, killing innocents. (The Bibles were burnt instead — burnt by American "military officials;" religious sensitivity, thy name is irony!)
But what behavior doesn't cause Moslems to lash out and kill innocents? They riot, loot, slaughter, and burn in response to everything America, Israel, and the West do — from supporting freedom; to caricaturing some unnamed imam with a bomb for a turban; to allowing military guards at Guantanamo to touch the Koran with their "unclean" hands; to the continued existence of Jews; to attempts to end chattel slavery in Sudan; to allowing unshrouded females and schooling for girls; to the presence of Westerners on the "sacred" soil of Saudi Arabia; to the refusal of the West to "return" Palestine, al-Andaluz, Vienna, England, Africa, Europe, Asia, and eventually South America to the rightful grasp of the ummah; to Salman Rushdie writing the Satanic Verses; and to the presence of El Al at the Los Angeles International Airport. It all provokes the same violent reaction, including (inter alia) mass murders of Christians, Jews, and imperfectly conforming fellow Moslems. (See also this Emo Phillips routine, especially starting around 2:35.)
For that matter, if America were to crawl on its hands and knees and lick Ayatollah Khamenei's and Ayman Zawahiri's sandal straps, that too would spark an orgy of violence and slaughter. In fact, that would be the quickest route, since the real Moslem motivation for such rapine and atrocity is their perception that they are the strong horse, while the West is the weak horse; any action on our part that encourages this belief will (you guessed it) lead to riots and butchery of Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Animists, wishy-washy Moslems, and the like.
Do we not finally comprehend, at some point in this crisis, that Moslem "outrage" is a calculated political tactic deliberately ginned up by Moslem leaders to pressure the West to make concession after concession? It is a form of Dawa, "soft jihad," playing upon our liberal guilt and conservative principles to gain for radical Islamism much of what they demand, without the radicals having to confront real armies that can actually obliterate them. When that revelation finally sinks in throughout the American people and their counterparts in the rest of the West, we shall abruptly find the bottom of our "sensitivity" to Moslems' perpeturally wounded feelings.
And I think we're just about there, judging from the polling on the so-called Ground Zero Mosque (GZM).
Freedom of religion and other farces
But to heck with Moslem sensitivity, which we all agree borders on hysteria. What about our own deep principles, such as "religious tolerance," upon which our country was founded (according to President Obama)? Here, he says it directly:
Obama told ABC's "Good Morning America" in an interview aired Thursday that he hopes the Rev. Terry Jones of Florida listens to the pleas of people who have asked him to call off the plan. The president called it a "stunt."
"If he's listening, I hope he understands that what he's proposing to do is completely contrary to our values as Americans," Obama said. "That this country has been built on the notion of freedom and religious tolerance."
Should such religious tolerance be absolute? If so, it would be the only fundamental right or deeply held tenet that is.
Contrariwise, America was not founded on generic religious tolerance; many American colonies had colonial churches and were pretty intolerant towards other sects; and many retained them as state churches, with special privileges including state monetary support, after the American revolution. And in any event, even today, we certainly do not blindly support "absolute religious tolerance": We outlaw American Indian peyote rituals, religously based child abuse (beatings, clitorectomies, refusal of medical care, child rape), and of course, human sacrifice. Or animal sacrifice, for that matter.
What America was actually founded upon was religious freedom, among others; and those two, freedom and tolerance, can easily be antithetical. In particular, we cannot tolerate religion (radical Islamism) that cannot tolerate freedom.
This paradox is one specific instance of the the great fallacy of tolerance: You cannot, in the name of tolerance, tolerate those seeking to impose their intolerance upon the rest of us; to do so is to become a willing accomplice in bigotry and discrimination.
The controversy over Cordoba House, the putative "Ground Zero Mosque," is a perfect example, a tar baby that has ensnared everyone from Obama to Rep. Ron Paul and many other libertarians, liberals, and conservatives who argue that our American principles of religious tolerance and property rights require us not merely to allow Feisal Abdul Rauf to build Cordoba House but to celebrate his doing so — since he assures us that, regardless of appearances, the GZM's purpose is "interfaith outreach," not Islamist triumphalism.
In particular, Paul issued an official statement that, in essence, insists we adhere to "principle," even if it leads to the utter destruction of the culture that professess those very principles:
The debate should have provided the conservative defenders of property rights with a perfect example of how the right to own property also protects the 1st Amendment rights of assembly and religion by supporting the building of the mosque….
There is no doubt that a small portion of radical, angry Islamists do want to kill us but the question remains, what exactly motivates this hatred?
If Islam is further discredited by making the building of the mosque the issue, then the false justification for our wars in the Middle East will continue to be acceptable….
Defending the controversial use of property should be no more difficult than defending the 1st Amendment principle of defending controversial speech. But many conservatives and liberals do not want to diminish the hatred for Islam–the driving emotion that keeps us in the wars in the Middle East and Central Asia….
This is all about hate and Islamaphobia.
In other words, Rauf is a uniter, America is a hater, and we deserved what happened to us in 2001. And we need to apologize and make amends by offering the Islamist victory shrine at Ground Zero.
This is classic sophomoric libertarianism that runs afoul of the more general principle of freedom; for there is ample evidence that Rauf actually supports radical Islamism: He is a longtime member of the Muslim Brotherhood; he cannot admit that Hamas is a terrorist organization; he believes (as does Paul himself) that American foreign policy was complicit in 9/11; and Rauf wrote a letter to the editor of the New York Times in 1979 — which he now refuses to repudiate — praising the totalitarian, theocratic, sharia state established in Iran by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Rauf knows very well the mosque will be seen by Islamists around the world as a "victory shrine" celebrating the great martyrdom at the World Trade Centers; and that he supports that mission.
So by insisting that the American people "tolerate," or even applaud, Cordoba House in its present location, supporters of the GZM necessarily demand we tolerate those who express the ultimate form of intolerance against us: the mass butchery of Americans and others on September 11th, 2001. It is inherently paralogical — a state of cognitive dissonance that is no stranger either to Barack Obama or Ron Paul.
The Zeroth Principle
But there is a deeper bottom below even our own foundational principles in America and the rest of the West. Call it the Zeroth Principle which underlies all other axioms: In the end, people will do what they must to survive and to preserve their culture, no matter what other laws or principles may say. In other words, sometimes you just have to shoot the bastard first and apologize later for "violating his rights."
Idealogues neglect to factor in the Zeroth Principle all the time, but they do so at their peril; we saw the Zeroth in action in Iraq, when the Sunni in Anbar and other provinces finally decided it was impossible to live under the insane and fickle rules of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Life was utterly unbearable, despite the Iraqi Sunni's agreement (in theory) with al-Qaeda… so the former rose up and obliterated the latter, and to hell with the Koran, sharia, and Moslem solidarity!
Folks will do what they must to survive, they and their culture, and you can't stop them. It doesn't matter if you point out that the principles by which they live — sincerely live — require them to accept the unacceptable and endure the unendurable; they will reject it and drive it out, and principles be damned. They understand that the Zeroth Principle trumps all others: What you cannot endure you must change or destroy. Sometimes you just have to shoot the SOB and justify it later.
And that is where Barack Obama, Ron Paul, and Feisal Rauf just don't get it; but the Rev. Terry Jones does. We have about reached the end of our collective rope anent Moslem bullying, extorting, whining, and special pleading; we have had enough. At this point, I think an actual majority of Americans is at the point of saying that religious tolerance is all well and good, but we want these radical jackasses out of our hair and out of our lives. It's a tipping point: If the government won't do it… then we'll do it ourselves, and the powers that be won't like how we do it.
In fact, we've hit a triple-whammy tipping point:
- You bureaucrats had better do something about the Islamist problem — or we will.
- You'd better do something about illegal immigration and fraudulent voting and Mexican drug wars slopping over into America — or we will.
- You'd better do something about government intrusion in our lives — or we will!
So Republicans and Democrats alike (and Libertarian loonies) had better start swimming, or they'll sink like a stone. (I place my bet on the first over the latter two.) From now on, when Moslems (radicals or "moderates") whine and threaten, we're going to tell them to take a long walk on a short pier. Come November, Congressman Taxaholic and Senator Nannystate are going to be pounding the pavement looking for honest work. And one way or another, we the people will not allow an Islamist victory shrine on the ashes of the World Trade Centers.
This is what I've been yammering about ever since February in my post "What Makes Lefty Run?": This is what a popular front for Capitalism, Judeo-Christian culture, and American exceptionalism looks like, up close and personal:
- If Moslems want to burn Bibles, fine; then they should shut their falafal holes when Americans burn Korans. And if they riot and kill and try to conquer the world, then don't be surprised if we bomb their countries, kill their leaders, and convert their citizens to Christianity. (If we make plain that we are the strong horse, that last task won't be so difficult!)
- As a small minority in the West, Moslems live and thrive at our sufferance; their job is to assimilate as much as possible — and shut up about the conflicts that remain. (Like Jews in America, who wouldn't dream of insisting Congress enact laws forcing everyone to wear a yarmulke and keep kosher.)
- And if radical Islamists think we're going to let them dance on the mass grave of 3,000 Americans and other Westerners, then it's time to tell Imam Rauf to go pound sand down a rathole.
So to answer my own question from above — yes, I believe that if the Dove Outreach Center burns some Korans, Moslems will "retaliate" by killing some Christians and Jews in Pakistan, or Iran, or Qatar, or Indonesia, or France, and by attacking American soldiers who are keeping the peace in various Islamic countries. And yes, that is an enormity; but it's not our enormity, nor even Rev. Jones' enormity; moral guilt fully belongs to those who commit actual murder in response to mere symbolism.
And in the meantime, I'm glad Islamists suffer the humiliation of no longer inducing the terror they once wielded, and of seeing their own books burnt; and I really don't give a hoot that some religious Moslems who don't support jihad (or at least not much) also feel humiliated and maybe even a little frightened. It's more urgent that the West finally rouse itself, stand up, and fight back, both physically, though our military forces, and especially symbolically, through such metaphors as burning Korans and driving the GZM off of GZ. Symbols are especially vital in rallying the people and stoking the flames of the popular front.
Sober conservatives cautioning against what Terry Jones wants to do may have the technical right of the argument… but those willing to stand up and fight, consequences be damned, have its heart and its soul.
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Electronic soul artist Chet Faker swung by the studio earlier in the week. He released his very fine EP last year called Thinking in Textures. In a fascinating with Lindy he explained his own creative process and the importance of making music relatable.
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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common nasal allergies.
Hay fever; Nasal congestion - allergies
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is the way some people respond to outdoor or indoor allergens:
Allergic rhinitis tends to run in families. If one or both parents have allergic rhinitis, there is a high likelihood that their children will also have allergic rhinitis. People with allergic rhinitis have an increased risk of developing asthma and other allergies. They are also at risk for developing sinusitis, sleep disorders (including snoring), nasal polyps, and ear infections.
Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis include:
Home remedies for allergic rhinitis include nasal washes with a saline solution. Many different over-the-counter and prescription drugs are used to treat allergic rhinitis. These medications include oral and nasal antihistamines, corticosteroid nasal sprays, cromolyn, leukotriene antagonists such as montelukast (Singulair), and decongestants. Many of these drugs have side effects. Immunotherapy ("allergy shots") may also be an option for some patients.
In addition to avoiding exposure to allergy triggers, people with allergic rhinitis can take precautions to control their environment. These measures include bathing pets weekly, using vacuum cleaners and air conditioners with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, frequent washing of bedding and curtains, reducing humidity in the house, and removing sources of mold.
Drug Approval
In 2013, the FDA approved a liquid form of antihistamine for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Carboxamine (Karbinal ER) is approved for patients ages 2 years and older.
Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages. It results from severe nasal congestion or other changes that irritate the nose.
Allergic rhinitis is caused by a substance (allergan) that triggers an allergic response. As part of the allergic response, the body's immune system launches a defensive attack by releasing histamine and other chemicals.
Allergic rhinitis is generally classified as either:
Allergens involved in allergic rhinitis come from either outdoor or indoor substances:
Rhinitis can also be due to non-allergic causes such as infections, temperature changes, hormonal changes, certain medications, cigarette smoke, stress, exercise, structural problems in the nose, or other factors. In non-allergic rhinitis, the immune system does not play a role in the body's response to these factors.
Basic symptoms of both allergic and non-allergic rhinitis include:
The allergic process, called atopy, occurs when the body overreacts to a substance that it senses as a foreign "invader". The immune system works continuously to protect the body from potentially dangerous intruders such as bacteria, viruses, and toxins. However, for reasons not completely understood, some people are hypersensitive to substances that are typically harmless.
When the immune system inaccurately identifies these substances (allergens) as harmful, an allergic reaction and inflammatory response occurs.
There are many types of IgE antibodies, and each are associated with a specific allergen. This is why some people are allergic to cat dander, while others are not bothered by cats yet are allergic to pollen. In allergic rhinitis, the allergic reaction begins when an allergen comes into contact with the mucous membranes in the lining of the nose.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs only during periods of intense airborne pollen or spores. It is commonly, although inaccurately, called hay fever. No fever accompanies this condition, and the allergic response is not dependent on hay. In general, triggers of seasonal allergy in the U.S. include:
Allergens in the House. Allergens in the home are the most common triggers of perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis. Household allergens include:
Allergic rhinitis usually first appears in childhood or early adulthood but it can affect people of all ages.
Allergic rhinitis appears to have a genetic component. People with a parent who has allergic rhinitis have an increased risk of developing allergic rhinitis themselves. The risk increases significantly if both parents have allergic rhinitis.
Home or workplace environments can increase the risk for exposure to allergens (mold spores, dust mites, and animal dander) associated with allergic rhinitis.
Exclusively breastfeeding for the first 4 months of life appears to help prevent or delay allergies in high-risk infants. It is not clear if breastfeeding helps prevent the development of allergic rhinitis. There is some evidence that breastfeeding may help prevent wheezing and other symptoms of asthma, a condition that is sometimes associated with allergic rhinitis.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis tends to diminish as a person ages. The earlier the symptoms start, the greater the chances for improvement. People who develop seasonal allergic rhinitis in early childhood tend not to have the allergy in adulthood. In some cases, allergies go into remission for years and then return later in life. People who develop allergies after age 20, however, tend to continue to have allergic rhinitis at least into middle age.
Asthma and allergies often coexist. Patients with allergic rhinitis often have asthma or are at increased risk of developing it. Allergic rhinitis is also associated with eczema (atopic dermatitis), an allergic skin reaction characterized by itching, scaling, and red swollen skin. Chronic uncontrolled allergic rhinitis can worsen asthma attacks and eczema.
Although allergic rhinitis is not considered a serious condition, it can interfere with many important aspects of life. Nasal allergy sufferers often feel tired, miserable, or irritable. Allergic rhinitis can interfere with work or school performance.
People with allergic rhinitis, particularly those with perennial allergic rhinitis, may experience sleep disorders and daytime fatigue. Often they attribute this to allergy medication, but congestion may be the cause of these symptoms. Patients who have severe allergic rhinitis tend to have worse sleep problems, including snoring, than those with mild allergic rhinitis.
Any chronic rhinitis, whether allergic or nonallergic, can cause swelling in the turbinates, which may become persistent (turbinate hypertrophy). The turbinates are tiny shelf-like bony structures that project into the nasal passageways. They help warm, humidify, and clean the air that passes over them. If turbinate hypertrophy develops, it causes persistent nasal congestion and, sometimes, pressure and headache in the middle of the face and forehead. This condition may require surgery.
Other possible complications of allergic rhinitis include:
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis often occur in two phases, early and late.
Early Phase Symptoms. The early phase occurs within minutes of exposure to the allergens and includes:
Late-Phase Symptoms. Symptoms that may develop several hours or later include:
A newer classification system groups allergic rhinitis by how long symptoms last and how severe they are:
In most cases, a doctor can diagnose allergic rhinitis based on the patient's symptoms. Your doctor will take your medical history and will ask about:
The doctor may examine the inside of the nose with an instrument called a speculum. This is a painless procedure that allows the doctor to check for redness and other signs of inflammation. The doctor will also usually check the eyes, ears, and chest.
Allergy testing may be used to confirm an allergic trigger identified by symptoms. A skin test is a simple method for detecting common allergens. Patients are usually tested for a panel of common allergens. Skin tests are rarely needed to diagnose milder seasonal allergic symptoms before a trial of treatment. Skin tests are not completely accurate and are not appropriate for children younger than age 3.
The procedure is as follows:
In most situations, before testing occurs patients would have tried to avoid any of their known allergens, as well as tried medications, including nasal corticosteroid sprays. However, patients with more severe symptoms, particularly those with asthma, significant eczema, or nasal polyps, may benefit from earlier skin testing.
Nasal Smear. The doctor may take a nasal smear. The nasal secretion is examined microscopically for factors that might indicate a cause, such as increased numbers of white blood cells, indicating infection, or high counts of eosinophils. High eosinophil counts indicate an allergic condition, but low counts do not rule out allergic rhinitis.
Tests for IgE. Blood tests for IgE immunoglobulin production may also be performed. Newer enzyme-based assays using IgE antibodies have replaced an older test called RAST (radioallergosorbent test). The tests detect increased levels of allergen-specific IgE in response to particular allergens. Blood tests for IgE may be less accurate than skin tests. They should be performed only on patients who cannot undergo skin testing or when skin test results are uncertain.
In some cases of chronic or unresponsive seasonal rhinitis, a doctor may use endoscopy to examine for any irregularities in the nose structure. Endoscopy uses a tube inserted through the nose that contains a miniature camera to view the passageways.
Rhinitis always precedes and accompanies sinusitis, which is inflammation or infection of the mucosal lining of the sinuses. Acute sinusitis usually clears up on its own. Chronic sinusitis can be more difficult to treat.
Allergic rhinitis also needs to be distinguished from the cold or flu:
Patients with allergic rhinitis have many treatment options available to them:
All drug treatments have side effects, some very unpleasant and, in rare cases, serious. Patients may need to try different drugs until they find one that relieves symptoms without producing excessively distressing side effects.
Treating mild allergy attacks usually involves little more than reducing exposure to allergens and using a nasal wash. Medications may also be used. Most medications for mild allergic rhinitis are available without a prescription.
Treatments for mild allergic rhinitis include:
For people who suffer from moderate-to-several seasonal allergies, doctors recommend:
Patients with perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis or those who have bothersome symptoms that are active during most of the year may require daily medications. This is especially true if patients also have asthma.
Drug treatments for moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis include
For mild allergic rhinitis, a nasal wash can help remove mucus from the nose. You can purchase a saline solution at a drug store or make one at home (2 cups of warm water, a teaspoon salt, pinch of baking soda). If you prepare your own saline solution, use bottled or boiled water, not plain tap water.
Here is a simple method for administering a nasal wash:
Neti pots have also become popular in recent years for prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis. Nasal irrigation with a saline solution through a neti pot involves:
Antihistamine pills can sometimes help itching and redness in the eyes. Eye drops provide faster relief, and a combination of the two may be best. Eye drops for itchy eyes include.
General Side Effects and Warnings.
Some patients with allergies report symptom relief through modalities such as acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. While some studies have reported symptom improvement, it is not clear if this is due to a placebo effect.
Histamine is one of the chemicals released when antibodies overreact to allergens. It is the cause of many symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Antihistamine drugs can help relieve:
If possible, take an antihistamine before an anticipated allergy attack.
Many antihistamines are available. They include short-acting and long-acting forms, and come in oral pill and nasal spray forms.
Antihistamines are generally categorized as first- and second-generation. First-generation antihistamines, which include diphenhydramine (Benadryl, generic) and clemastine (Tavist, generic) cause more side effects (such as drowsiness) than most newer second-generation antihistamines. For this reason, second-generation antihistamines are generally preferred and recommended over first-generation antihistamines.
There are some notes of caution when taking any antihistamine:
Second-generation antihistamines are sometimes referred to collectively as nonsedating antihistamines. However, cetirizine (Zyrtec, generic) and the nasal spray antihistamines (Astelin, Patanase) may cause drowsiness when taken at recommended doses. Loratidine (Claritin, generic) and desloratadine (Clarinex) can cause drowsiness when taken at doses exceeding the recommended dose.
Brand Names. Second-generation antihistamines in pill form include:
Second-generation antihistamines in nasal form are as good as or better than the oral forms for treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. However, they can cause drowsiness, and are not as effective for allergic rhinitis as nasal corticosteroids. Nasal spray antihistamines are available by prescription and include:
In 2013, the FDA approved a liquid form of antihistamine for treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. Carboxamine (Karbinal ER) is approved for patients age 2 years and older.
Side Effects and Precautions.
Corticosteroids help reduce the inflammatory response associated with allergic reactions. Nasal-spray corticosteroids (commonly called steroids) are considered the most effective drugs for controlling the symptoms of moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis. They are often used either alone or in combination with second-generation oral antihistamines.
The benefits of nasal spray steroids include:
Nasal-Spray Brands. Corticosteroids available in nasal spray form include:
Side Effects. Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory drugs. Although oral steroids can have many side effects, the nasal-spray form affects only local areas and has less risk for widespread side effects unless the drug is used excessively. Side effects of nasal steroids may include:
Possible Long-Term Complications. All corticosteroids suppress stress hormones. This effect can produce some serious long-term complications in people who take oral steroids. Researchers have found far fewer concerns with nasal administration or inhaled forms, but there may be certain problems:
Cromolyn serves as both an anti-inflammatory drug and a specific blocker for allergens. The standard cromolyn nasal spray (Nasalcrom, generic) is not as effective as steroid nasal sprays but does work well for many people with mild allergies. It is one of the preferred first-line therapies for pregnant women with mild allergic rhinitis. It may take up to 3 weeks to experience full benefit.
Side Effects. Cromolyn has no major side effects, but minor ones include nasal congestion, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, nausea, nosebleeds, and dry throat. The spray can cause burning or irritation.
Leukotriene antagonists are oral drugs that block leukotrienes, powerful immune system factors that cause airway constriction and mucus production in allergy-related asthma. They appear to work as well as antihistamines for treatment of allergic rhinitis, but are not as effective as nasal corticosteroids.
Leukotriene antagonists include zafirlukast (Accolate) and montelukast (Singulair). These drugs are mainly used to treat asthma. Montelukast is also approved to treat seasonal allergies and indoor allergies.
The FDA warns that these drugs have been associated with behavior and mood changes, including agitation, aggression, anxiousness, dream abnormalities, hallucinations, depression, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, tremor, and suicidal thinking and behavior. Patients who take a leukotriene antagonist drug such as montelukast should be monitored for signs of behavioral and mood changes. Doctors should consider discontinuing the drug if patients exhibit any of these symptoms.
Decongestants work by shrinking blood vessels in the nose. Many over-the-counter decongestants are available, which can be either taken by mouth or applied to the nose.
Nasal Decongestants. Nasal-delivery decongestants are applied directly into the nasal passages with a spray, gel, drops, or vapors. Nasal decongestants come in long-acting or short-acting forms. The effects of short-acting decongestants last about 4 hours. Long-acting decongestants last 6 - 12 hours. The active ingredients in nasal decongestants include oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, and phenylephrine. Nasal forms work faster than oral decongestants and may not cause as much drowsiness. However, they can cause dependency and rebound.
The major problem with nasal-delivery decongestants, particularly long-acting forms, is a cycle of dependency and rebound effects. The 12-hour brands pose a particular risk for this effect.
The following precautions are important for people taking nasal decongestants:
Oral Decongestants. Oral decongestants also come in many brands, which have similar ingredients. The most common active ingredients are pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, other brands, generic) and phenylephrine, sometimes in combination with an antihistamine. Oral decongestants can cause side effects such as insomnia, irritability, nervousness, and heart palpitations. Taking pseudoephedrine in the morning, as opposed to later in the day or before bedtime, can help patients avoid these side effects.
Individuals at Risk for Complications from Decongestants. People who may be at higher risk for complications are those with certain medical conditions, including disorders that make blood vessels highly susceptible to contraction. Such conditions include:
No one with these conditions should use oral or nasal decongestants without a doctor's guidance. Other people who should not use decongestants without first consulting a doctor include:
Decongestants can cause dangerous interactions when combined with certain types of medications, such as the antidepressant MAO inhibitors. They can also serious problems when combined with methamphetamines or diet pills. Be sure to tell your doctor about any drug or herbal remedy you are taking. Caffeine can also increase the stimulant side effects of pseudoephedrine.
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent, generic) is a prescription nasal spray that can help relieve runny nose. It works best when given in combination with a nasal corticosteroid. Side effects include nasal dryness, nosebleeds, and sore throat. It should not be used by people who have glaucoma or men who have an enlarged prostate gland.
Immunotherapy (commonly called "allergy shots") is a safe and effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the premise that people who receive injections of a specific allergen will lose sensitivity to that allergen. The most common allergens for which shots are given are house dust, cat dander, grass pollen, and mold.
Immunotherapy benefits include:
Candidates for Immunotherapy. Immunotherapy may be given to anyone with allergies that do not get better with medication and who has had a positive allergy test to specific allergens. The latest guidelines indicate that immunotherapy is safe for young children. Immunotherapy is safe for pregnant women who are already receiving it, although half-strength doses are generally recommended, and it should not be started during pregnancy.
Individuals at Risk for Complications. People who should probably avoid immunotherapy include those who have:
The major downside to immunotherapy is that it requires a prolonged course of weekly injections. The process generally includes:
The use of an injection series is effective, but patients often have difficulty complying with the regimens. Some other schedules and delivery methods are being investigated that might make the program easier:
Recent reviews indicate that sublingual therapy may be helpful for asthma in particular, and may also be beneficial for allergic rhinitis and rhinoconjunctivitis. However, many questions remain including dosage and duration of treatment. At this time, sublingual immunotherapy is not considered standard practice in the United States. Other studies indicate that subcutaneous immunotherapy is more effective than sublingual immunotherapy.
Injections for ragweed and, sometimes, dust mites have higher risks for side effects than other allergy shots. If complications or allergic reactions develop, they usually occur within 20 minutes, although some can develop up to 2 hours after the shot is given.
Side effects of immunotherapy include:
People with existing allergies should avoid irritants or allergens. These triggers include:
Some studies suggest that early exposure to some of these allergens, including dust mites and pets, may actually prevent allergies from developing in children.
Controlling Pets. People who already have pets and are not allergic to them are probably at low risk for developing such allergies later on. When children are exposed to more than one dog or cat during their first year, they have a much lower risk for not only pet allergies but also seasonal allergies and asthma. (Pet exposure does not protect them from other allergens, notably dust mites and cockroaches).
For children who have an existing allergy to pets:
Preventing Exposure to Cigarette and Cooking Smoke. Although cigarette smoke is not a trigger for allergic rhinitis, parents who smoke should quit. Studies show that exposure to second-hand smoke in the home increases the risk for asthma and asthma-related emergency room visits in children.
Controlling Dust. Spray furniture polish is very effective for reducing both dust and allergens. Air cleaners, filters for air conditioners, and vacuum cleaners with High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters can help remove particles and small allergens found indoors. Neither vacuuming nor the use of anti-mite carpet shampoo is, however, effective in removing mites in house dust. Vacuuming actually stirs up both mites and cat allergens. People with these types of allergies should avoid having carpets or rugs in their homes. For children with allergies, vacuuming should be performed when the child is not around.
Bedding and Curtains:
Reducing Humidity in the House. Living in a damp environment is counterproductive:
Exterminating Pests (Cockroaches and Mice):
Avoiding Outdoor Allergens. The following are some recommendations for avoiding allergens outside:
Some evidence suggests that people with allergic rhinitis and asthma may benefit from a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin, and flax seeds) and fruits and vegetables (at least five servings a day). Researchers are also studying probiotics -- so-called good bacteria, such as lactobacillus and bifidobacterium-- which can be obtained in supplements. Some studies have found that probiotics may help reduce allergic rhinitis symptom severity and medication use.
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My 1990 Olds had the ignition module and 3 coil tower relocated from the fire wall side of the V-6 to the drivers side front of the V-6. The 1990 Olds 98 failed to start at temperatures below 30 degrees so I changed the ignition module with a junk yard unit from a Buick. That worked out fine till this year when we hit 10 degrees F and now I have to warm the ignition module up again with a trouble lamp under the heat sink to get the car to start.
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If you have been following the news about Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart this summer, you could see this move coming for a while. The Panthers have placed Stewart on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, which means he will miss at least the first six weeks of the regular season. Stewart underwent surgery on both ankles during the offseason. He said last month that the left one felt good but the right one was still giving him trouble. Stewart hasn't been able to practice in training camp at all, and the decision to put him on the PUP was made after he saw a foot specialist Tuesday.
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The Panthers will push forward with DeAngelo Williams , Mike Tolbert and Kenjon Barner as their top three running backs. Williams is the clear leader of that trio, but he is 30 years old and will probably come off the field often on third downs and in goal-line situations. Barner is a target in dynasty leagues, but I don't think he will have a lot of value this season. And lest I forget Cam Newton , who is truly the dominant figure in the Panthers' running game. Williams is just a decent flex RB. Stewart won't be eligible to play until Oct. 20 at the earliest.


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|Sabis mom
Life with Shadow has been a long, hard road. Between the bad breeding, probable inbreeding, the real disabilities, the suspected brain damage and the health issues, she has been a trip for sure.
The collar thing is interesting. I had her on her new collar which is a wide, flat leather as opposed to her normal thin nylon martingale. So I wonder if that was a factor.
The woman just p'ed me off. Shadow and I struggle with things that come easy to others, so when we are having any success however small I am happy. The urge to smack her was almost overwhelming.
A busy road, lots of pedestrians, a couple of kids and a lippy pocket dog? I was over the moon with her behavior. So I am truly appreciative of you all listening to me brag and offering your input. It may seem a small thing, but for her it's huge. She did well again this morning. Some snorting and stomping at the squirrels, but otherwise just curiosity. She did cower a bit at the cyclists on the sidewalk but recovered quickly and made a half hearted attempt to chase which I quickly redirected.
It may not be relevant (or this simple for Shadow), but as far as the collar issue is concerned, it may be the type of collar you have her in.
I got my mix a rolled leather collar to prevent matting and his obedience went out the window when I brought him to class the next time. He was acting nervous, almost like he was spooked by something, and was acting up the entire class - wouldn't do something as simple as go to his mat. As soon as I realized what was up and put on his older, thicker nylon one, he was good to go and back to acting like he should! My trainer called him "sensitive" because of his collar crazies (as I call it)!
So it's just a thought, and may not be the case for Shadow, but I'd experiment with different types of collars (materials, thickness, etc.) if you haven't already.
Also - congratulations on a great morning with your great girl!!
NO experience at all with aggression or anything.. and I don't know your whole story, BUT it sounds like things went awesome for you guys I also wonder if she was more relaxed for 2 reasons.. you weren't awake enough to be tense in some of those situation and 2 because she has the muzzle which again makes you feel more comfortable and confident.
Also.. I'd have said a few words to that lady.. maybe even offered the muzzle to her as it probably would be more beneficial to the public to silence her ignorance
It sounds like you're on the right track, good job
There are always going to be critics, let yourself vent for a hour or so but then you have to let it roll off your back. Remember you have no reason to try and impress strangers
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Well I will address question number three. It is not legal to slap annoying, stupid and inconsiderate rude people because there are so many of them it would become injurious to the hands of the rest of us.
In 1799, shortly after the ratification of the constitution here in the US, we as a nation were begining to experience a high level of physical disciplining of idiots. The well behaved and smarter population were getting tired of the slapping and their hands were getting sore. Sen. Jay "Johnnyboy" Smith of Maryland proposed a law to make slapping illegal due to his sons being continually slapped. The rest of congress was in a similiar situation and they passed the no slapping law.
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Thank you. All of you.
She has worn a collar all her life, and this is the dog that will come along quietly if I grab her scruff, but for whatever reason any pressure at all on a collar will usually illicit a dramatic and crazy reaction. That's why I was so surprised that she walked nicely today.
I have a nylon muzzle but she pants a lot and I found the basket muzzle better for her, if not public perception.
An interesting note, Shadow is fond of either turning and shoving her head between my knees or thighs, or walking behind me with her head peeking out between my legs. I always thought this was an insecurity thing, she did not do it at all this morning, strolled happily beside me the whole way.
Maybe some of our hard work is finally paying off?
Usually a harness first can be an issue for most people. If she is handling it fine and it sounds like she is your good.
You need to reshape her association with the collar. Don't throw one on and head out for training, put it around her food bowl and let her get use to seeing/smelling it. Let her have it on around the house while she is chilling out. Just a thought,
Sounds like your doing good! At the point she was in a bit my time a finger snap a finger poke or a tap on the head with the loose end of the leash will be all that's needed! Or a simple Psst or Ah. If you don't have a dog that is wildly out of control it's pretty simple!
You have a "Bubble Dog" that got coined in another thread about taking dogs that are not "born" friendly out in public. Hence the ladies reaction!
I had a "bubble dog" and he is just fine today! No one was allowed to pet him, he went behind me
and learned that was his place when I spoke to folks. No dog ever got near him! Ignore and move on. I kept him safe form people and dogs and people and dogs safe from him!
A couple of links for you:
Post * has some links, "Who Pets my Puppy or Dog" is what I did and it worked just fine for me/us.
And going back to the collar thing I would consider this also or maybe instead or at least invaddition to!
Wheres my sanity: Sit on the Dog, aka: The long down
I used to say I never had the need with my dogs they don't have problems! Maybe it would have helped with my Bubble dog though?
Regardless I did something very similar with a fearful rescue yesterday. The dog has fear issues with people. I had seen him last week and just looked so sad (Boxer) well I sat him down between my legs and basically kept him there I did let him sit and stand and crawl around abit but he had to stay with me! So not in strict accordance to the plan. Nonetheless he settled down and played bittie face with the other Boxers..uh in my lap! I was pretty much under three of them! Boxer thing!
Anyway I do think the "Sitting on dog thing will help!"
And the muzzle thing I did that also, once I could read my dog I removed it on walks. He was not going crazy so no need for it. I waited longer still before I allowed anyone to Pet him. You do the stop and talk for awhile and you will be able to see "the whatever kinda look on your dogs face!" Then he is safe!
I used this muzzle:
A Great Small And Lightweight Nylon Mesh Muzzle
Not good for hot weather or vigorous exercise and not as secure as a real muzzle! But it sounds like it's more suited to what you need! A dog can remove it but it buys you time to gain control if needed! It also lowers the freak out factor of JQP!
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Shadow has been muzzled off the property most of her life. She is definitely what I would call a fear aggressive dog, and due to a list of problems she is scared a lot! Blowing plastic bags and those little lawn signs freak her right out, so do reflections in windows and flashing lights. Add to that, she is freakishly strong, unbelievably quick and she never bluffs and our walks were just nerve wracking for both of us before the muzzle.
When she was very young I spent a lot of time with bruises and scrapes due to being yanked off my feet. I can handle Bud at his worst, I was used to walking big, strong dogs but I used to joke that walking Shadow was like being dragged by a truck. And she's so tiny!
Anyway we have worked really hard on her issues and walks are nearly enjoyable now.
Is there anything I did wrong this morning? Anything I should focus on?
The muzzle make the handler feel better, makes YOU more confident and your dog feels that and relaxes. Your dog knows if your nervous, muzzling it gives you peace of mind and keeps you from tensing the leash, there for your dog has no need to protect or to be uncomfortable.
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sounds good, sometimes I find putting a muzzle on a dog , takes away the "need" for them to act out? hard to explain.
I will say, Masi is terrified of one thing in life, her vet I put a muzzle on her and it seems to calm her and again, takes away the 'need' to act out
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Arsenal face Fulham in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
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- Theo Walcott's hat-trick in that incredible 7-5 win against Reading in the Capital One Cup was the 227th in the history of the Club
- It was also the 34th hat-trick scored during Arsène Wenger's tenure. The table below sets out who has scored each of these:
The victory against Reading was also noteworthy because it saw first-team debuts for Thomas Eisfeld and Jernade Meade. This takes the number of players to have played for the Club up to 811.
PLAYER COMPARISON - GIROUD v BERBATOV
All eyes will be on the two central strikers on display at Emirates Stadium on Saturday - Olivier Giroud and Dimitar Berbatov. Both are physically imposing players, although their style of play remains distinct from the other, and both are settling in at new clubs.
The languid, supemely talented Berbatov has made an instant impression at Craven Cottage since his move from Manchester United this summer. A Premier League veteran, the 31-year-old has struck three times in the top-flight so far this season, twice more than new boy Giroud. And considering his vision and quick feet, his passing success rate is unsurprisingly high at 81.7 per cent. The Arsenal defence will have to watch him closely and ensure he doesn't drop into space and cause problems.
Giroud is a more traditional centre forward, and while he may not have the same passing or goalscoring stats at his contemporary - yet - he is superior in some key areas. Unsurprisingly for a man of 6ft 4in, the France international is a powerful presence in the air, winning 51.7 per cent of his aeriel duels to Berbatov's 44 per cent. In fact, he has won more of his overall duels as well, as the graphic below indicates, and he will be a key presence for the Gunners.
With Giroud starting to find his best form and Berbatov a real threat, these two strikers could have a decisive impact at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Watch this space.
ARSENAL v FULHAM - FACTS
- Fulham have never won away at Arsenal in any competition, losing 22 and drawing four of 26 visits
- Former Gunner Steve Sidwell has scored in both of his Premier League appearances for Fulham against Arsenal
- Thomas Vermaelen scored at both ends in last season's 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium
- Last season's 2-1 comeback win at Craven Cottage was the first time Martin Jol had enjoyed a win over Arsène Wenger in the Premier League (W1 D4 L4)
- Arsenal have made their worst start in the Premier League under Arsène Wenger, taking just 15 points from their opening 10 games
- The Gunners have lost three of their last five league games
- Fulham have lost 12 points from winning positions this season, more than any other side
- Last season Arsenal led the league in comeback points with 24, this season they have gained just four points from trailing situations so far
- 38% of the 13 Premier League own goals this season have benefitted either Fulham (3) or Arsenal (2)
- Fulham have hit the target with a higher percentage of their shots than any other side this term (57 per cent)
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Under COMPUTER I have a Removable Disk F. There is nothing plugged in to generate this drive info. I have no idea where it came from. How can I remove this in Windows 7?
Removable drives, like flash memory or external hard drives, should automatically be removed from the operating system when they are unplugged, but there are cases where Windows can get confused and list a drive that isn't there. Before doing any complicated troubleshooting for an issue like this, always check the physical connection first. Connect and then disconnect a USB drive (such as a removable flash drive or a USB mouse), restart the computer, and check to see if the drive letter still remains in the list of options in the "Computer" menu.
If physical troubleshooting fails, it's time to move on to playing with settings in the operating system. Check the taskbar at the bottom-right corner of your desktop to see if the operating system thinks a removable drive is still attached. If so, there will be an icon of a USB drive with a green check mark labeled "Safely Remove Hardware."
If the icon is present, click it and check to see if the removable "F" drive is listed as being connected. Click the "Eject" option to tell your operating system you want to remove the drive, and then restart the computer entirely.
If the "F" drive still continues to appear after the operating system reboots, or if the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon wasn't present in the list of taskbar options, navigate to the Start menu and click the "Control Panel" option.
Click the "System and Security" link located near the top of the window and underneath the "Adjust Your Computer's Settings" heading.
Near the bottom of the window will be a green link labeled "Administrative Tools," usually positioned beneath "Windows Anytime Upgrade." Click the link to bring up another window filled with options.
Double-click the "Computer Management" option to bring up yet another window that lets you directly access your computer's devices and hard drive partitions.
Locate the "Storage" heading at the left side of the window and click the "Disk Management" option located directly beneath the heading. A listing of all the drives and drive partitions connected to your computer will appear in the panel at the center of the window.
Right-click the removable "F" drive in the list at the center of the screen and select the "Delete Volume" option from the pop-up menu.
Wait for the operating system to finish deleting the drive and then restart your computer. At this point the drive should no longer appear in the "Computer" menu with your other attached drives.
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Headboard quick-change
Update your upholstered headboard with a pretty new fabric.
1. Have enough fabric to generously cover the front of your headboard and the back side about 5 inches in. Wrap the fabric over the top edge of headboard and secure with a staple in the center, about three inches in from the edge.
2. On the opposite edge, pull fabric taut and staple to secure. Repeat on remaining two sides, then staple all around the edges, pulling cloth tight. Stop 3 inches from corners.
3. Fold the fabric at one corner into a neat finish by tucking the excess underneath and smoothing the top down. Secure with three or four staples, keeping the folds flat and even. Repeat for each corner.


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