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ASTHMA CLINIC
A variety of different types of breathing disability
continue to be presented at the Asthma Clinic. Some cases
are emotional in origin, some are infective and some
allergic; many are a combination of all three causes.
The greatest seasonal incidence of conditions necessitating
absence from school occurs in December and
January, which coincides with maximal air pollution. In
May and June, when air pollution is low, but there are
high concentrations of fungus spores and pollens, absences
from school by children attending the Asthma Clinic are
very similar to those by normal control children. The
interesting thing is that all these different types of
chest trouble respond so well to simple encouragement and
re-assurance, and regular breathing exercises,
REPORT ON THE SCHOOL DENTAL SERVICE IN EALING
The general pattern of the School Dental Service in
Area 7 during the year 1960 has followed the same trends
as in previous years.
Part time dental officers have come and gone and the
usual anomaly of officers leaving just as they are beginning
to understand the requirements of the service has
continued. Whilst the transient part-timers enable us to
meet something of the demand for treatment, the lack of
continuity, and the uncertainty of the parents and patients
as to who is to do the treatment leads to a lack of confidence
and interest. Part time officers who remain with
us and have regular commitments, and who are in effect
"permanent dental officers" are the ones who do the most
valuable work.