HEALTH

Summer cold cases on the rise
Chitleen K. Sethi
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 16
With weather gods playing moody, the number of people suffering from summer cold is on the rise. It is a typical English summer problem, but this year city residents are complaining of cold and cold-related symptoms which go on for days and end up in a chronic cough or a sensitive nose or sore throat.

Stating that summer cold can be both allergic or viral in nature, Dr J.S. Goraya of the Department of Paediatrics, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, points out that in such cases mainly symptomatic treatment is possible. ‘‘Viral cold is less common in summer, a number of people suffer from cold due to allergies in this season”, he says.

Dr Vivek Mohan, a city-based homoeopath, states once it is diagnosed whether the cold is viral or allergic, we focus on the predominant symptoms of the cold and that helps us to decide medicines for the patient. He also mentions that every individual reacts differently to similar problems. There may be some members in a family who will develop cold if there is a sharp change in temperature while others will not be affected. ‘‘We, after having treated the person for the symptoms, look into the cause of the person’s susceptibility to that problem and start treatment for that. In cases of viral infections, we try and work on the patient’s resistance and improve it,’’ he says.

Summer cold is generally due to allergy to Congress grass which starts growing with the first pre-monsoon showers and doctors feel that since this year rains have been erratic, allergy cases have started coming in a little early. People or children sensitive to Congress grass or wheat husk, pollen or even house dust are more susceptible to summer cold. Many people, especially children, get it because of excessive use of air-conditioners and sudden change of temperatures. Eating very cold stuff many also cause cold. Slight cough, running nose, watery eyes and fever are the main sympious of summer cold.

According to Dr Bhavneet, in charge of the PGI’s children emergency, such type of cold can also be a manifestation of other infections that have not been treated properly. However, there has not been any substantial increase in the number summer cold cases coming to the PGI,” she adds.

168 examined at camp
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, June 16
As many as 168 patients hailing from Kishangarh, including 96 ladies, were examined in a free medical camp organised by the Sri Sathya Seva Organisation, Unit XII, Modern Housing Complex, Mani Majra, at Government Primary School, Kishangarh, here today. The patients were examined for dental ailments where 19 extractions were also performed.

The doctors who examined the patients were Dr Subhash Mahajan (dental), Dr Sanjay Singla (eye) and Dr Rajendra Samhotra (general physican). Free medicines to the needy were also distributed.

SPORTS

Sports promotion must for development: minister
Arvind Katyal

Chandigarh, June 16
Sport is the lifeline of any development and we must ensure that it gets proper acceleration. These words came from Mr Hari Narain Singh, Town and Country Planning Minister, Himachal Pradesh. Mr Hari Narain hails from Nalagarh and was here in the DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, to inaugurate the All-India Under-17 Cricket Tournament being organised by the Sports Promoters Club.

He said Himachal Pradesh was surging ahead in the sports arena as the Chief Minister, Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal, was taking interest in sports promotions. He cited the examples of construction of various stadia in Dharamsala, Una and getting clearance from the defence authorities for renovation of the world famous Anandale ground in Shimla. He said this ground could then be used for holding international cricket matches in times to come.

On being asked about sports facilities in Nalagarh, he said for the past more than two decades, the area did not witness proper development in this field, but now there was a plan to construct a number of stadiums in the area.

He, however, admitted that the state lacked the facility of indoor multipurpose halls where many indoor games could be held under one roof. He said keeping in mind the climatic conditions of the areas where rainfall was abundant, they would strive to make the facility of indoor halls available. He said in the Nalagarh belt, kabaddi and volleyball were more popular, but now cricket was also gaining popularity.

He said a public school was coming up at just two km from Nalagarh, where the management of the school was keen to provide facilities for skating and basketball.

He appreciated the efforts of the Sports Promoters Club, specially its president, Mr I.D. Kamboj, for making efforts to promote sport.

He said various exhibition matches would be held in Nalagarh with teams from UT for creating awareness about sport among youths and children of the area. He said the government was making efforts to ensure overall development of the area by creating job avenues, improving industrial growth and ensuring infrastructural development.

Earlier, due to heavy rain in morning , the scheduled matches for the day, between PCC and MCA, SPC and Stadium XI, could not be held. A cultural programme was also held. Mr Hari Narain Singh, later announced a grant of Rs 21,000 to the club.

Sandeep wins
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, June 16
Kanwar Sandeep Singh with 4.5 points captured the under-25 title in the Chandigarh Chess championship which concluded here today at Jawahar Navodya Vidyalya, Sector 25.

Vipan Negi with four points was placed second. Now Kanwar Sandeep Singh and Vipan will represent UT in the National chess championship to be held at Bangalore next month.

Cricket match

The Tribune Youth Club won the cricket league match for Uttranchal Trophy, played between Royal Club and Tribune Cricket team, at Sector 32, ground here today. Winning the toss and elected to bat, Royal scored 129 for 5 in the stipulated 20 overs. Rubin made 50 in 46 ball and Amit scored 30 in 45 deliveries the Royal club. In reply, The Tribune team made 131 in 19.1 after losing wickets 8. Gagan of the Tribune team made 35 in 42 ball and Pawan scored 33 in 38 ball. Gagan also took two wickets for 24 runs.

Powerlifting

Matwinder Singh in below 52 kg, Gaganpreet Singh in 56 kg section, Mandeep Singh in 60 kg, Sandeep Singh in below 67.5 kg, Parwinder Singh in below 75 kg while Gurpreet Singh in below 82.5 kg section emerged winners in the 3rd Chandigarh Sub-Junior Powerlifting Championship held today at Gymnasium Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh. As many as 55 powerlifters are taking part in this meet.