VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE Volume 4, Issue 9 r June 9,1993 CITY CENTRE €^f Hay Fever Over 3.75 million Canadians suffer from hay fever - and many are afflicted year-round. There are numerous substances, found indoors and outdoors, that can act as allergens and cause allergic reactions in different people. Depending on whether the allergen is present all year or just during a particular season, the allergy it causes may be known as perennial or seasonal. Hay fever is usually seasonal if it's caused by pollinating trees, grasses or plants, but there are other possible causes of hay fever symptoms. Seasonal hay fever occurs during the spring, summer and early fall when plants shed pollen into the air. Generally, trees pollinate in the early spring (February to April), grasses in early summer (May to July), and weeds in mid and late summer (June to September). Unfortunately, the different species of grasses are closely related, so a patient who is allergic to one variety of grass is usually allergic to all varieties. Vcr cr, l '•, v c j 13 British Columbia is one of the safest areas in Canada for hay fever sufferers. Ragweeds do exist, but they are rare and their pollen count in autumn adds little to the airborne total. Ragweed is only a problem east of the Rocky Mountains. Along the coast, pollen from the narrow leav^ plantain is common, while inland in the is an inflammation of the lining of the nose brought on by an allergic reaction. It occurs because of a sensitivity of the nasal tissues to inhaled particles called allergens. The allergic reaction is an exaggerated bodily response to substances that are normally harmless. The allergens stimulate the body to produce antibodies summer. which react with the allergen to cause the release of histamine, producing the itching, swelling and other allergy symptoms. Perennial hay fever, on the other hand is a continual sensitivity to many other airborne particles commonly found in the home or workplace. These particles can also cause the typical symptoms of hay fever-sniffles, coughing, headache, poor appetite, rurming nose, teary and itchy eyes, uncontrollable sneezing, nasal stuffiness and a tickly throat-similar to the effects of a cold. Unlike colds, allergies If you are concerned about hay fever, consult your family physician. After an examination you may be sent to see an allergy specialist. If your physician or allergist confirms that you have symptoms consistent with hay fever or a related allergy, the next step will be to determine from your family history what indoor or outdoor allergens you are sensitive to and whether or not your allergy is perennial or don't usually cause fever, severe sore throat or swollen glands. seasonal. Once the causal drier areas, pollen from lamb's- quarters and sages is fairly abundant, especially in late allergens have been identified, treatment can begin. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis or nasal allergy, New Books in the Library The Green Comer" - Bicycling Vancouver - Entrepreneur's Guide to Growing Up: Taking Your Small Company to the Next Level - Healing and the Mind - Heritage Walks Around Vancouver - Issues Affecting the Implementation & Use of Educational Technology - Just Wages: A Feminist Assessment Recycling Computer Ribbons If you have any computer ribbons or laser cartridges that you would like to recycle, drop them off at I.M.S. and Malcolm will make sure they get recycled. Thank you of Pay Equity Recycling Committee - Las Vegas - Magic of Touch - Mild-Free Kitchen - On the Hill: A People's Guide to Canada's Parliament - Running Windows 3.1 There is a Recycling Committee starting up again. For more information please contact Abby Rose at local 8362. Thank you - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Environmental Committee Summer Hours Anyone interested in recycling is welcome to attend a meeting of the Environmental Committee. Admissions. ShiHent Records. Cashiers Date: Time: Place: June 9, 1993 12:00 - 13:00 I.M.S. Studio Room #224 Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Bring your lunch! Finanrial Aid Human Resource Development's Monday to Thursday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP with Friday: Closed the "Connections" Video Program June 23.1993 C8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.') library Tuesday & Thursday: 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM There are still spaces available in this highly participative and entertaining workshop^ which focuses on Customer Service in a College Friday: 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM environment. Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: Closed For information and registration, please call Carol Harrison at 871-7142. Switch Board Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM From Building Services A big thanks to all participants on the last Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. Automotive Repairs VCC Automotive Department (KEC Campus) is currently accepting requests for mechanical repairs to vehicles 1980 or newer. We particularly need Brake, Tune-up, Clutch and Transmission work. Repair request will be filled as openings become available. Contact Robert, Local 7426 (leave message). This clinic was a success in attracting 104 donors, which resulted in a collection of 88 units of blood, GRADUATION CEREMONY The City Centre graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 25, 1993 at the Enterprise Hall, Plaza of Nations, 760 Pacific Blvd. South, Vancouver. Come out and watch your students graduate! The ceremonies will start at 7:00 p.m sharp, so come a bit earlier to allow for parking, etc. We are expecting over 1,400 persons in attendance, so it should be a good show. If you really want to add to the fun, VOLUNTEER your services for the evening. Please contact Jane Dyton local (8416) by June 14. See you there!