Nasal Congestion
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 | |  | Published by Ben Ward on 20.10.2006 at 21:24. |
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Many people think that a nose gets congested (stuffy) from too much thick mucus. This is incorrect. A congested nose happens when the membranes lining the nose become swollen from inflamed blood vessels. Congestion can be caused by most of the same reasons as a runny nose -- including colds, allergies, sinus infections, and the flu. Overuse of some nasal sprays or drops can also lead to congestion.
Newborn infants must breathe through the nose. Nasal congestion in an infant in the first few months of life can interfere with nursing and cause life-threatening breathing problems. Nasal congestion in older children and adolescents is often just an annoyance but can cause other difficulties.
Nasal congestion can interfere with the ears, hearing, and speech development. Significant congestion may interfere with sleep, cause snoring, and can be associated with episodes of not breathing during sleep (sleep apnea). In children, nasal congestion from enlarged adenoids has caused chronic sleep apnea with insufficient oxygen levels and right-sided heart failure. The problem usually resolves after surgery to remove the adenoids and tonsils.
Decongestants? these may help relieve congestion by shrinking the blood vessels in the lining of the nose. They only help with stuffiness, not a runny nose or other symptoms. Decongestant nasal sprays and drops should not be used for more than 3 days, because then they can make the congestion worse.
For a baby too young to blow his or her nose, an infant nasal aspirator (bulb) can help remove the mucus. If the mucus is thick and sticky, loosen it by putting 2 or 3 saline nose drops into each nostril. Don't insert cotton swabs into a child's nostrils. Instead, catch the discharge outside the nostril on a tissue or swab, roll it around, and pull the discharge out of the nose.
Over-the-counter medications may be recommended. Stronger, prescription medications may be advised. For severe hay fever cases, desensitization injections for known allergens may be administered. Other treatment, including surgery, may be advised depending on the cause.
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Chicago Area Transportation Study (cats)
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| | | Published by Linda Nelson on 20.10.2006 at 14:57. |
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Mission: To create a safe, efficient, and affordable transportation system within northeastern Illinois. CATS is responsible for the creation of a regional transportation plan to guide long term transportation decisions and investments.
2030 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP): The Regional Transportation Plan prioritizes transportation system expenditures while providing a guide to the development and maintenance of the transportation system. The three main goals of the 2030 RTP are to maintain the integrity of the existing system of transportation, improve the transportation system's performance, and to use transportation to sustain the region's vision and values. In order to accomplish these goals, the RTP includes seven main themes. These are described in the following manner:
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Congestion Mitigation
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| | | Published by Cougar81 on 20.10.2006 at 18:11. |
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We’ve also worked very closely with the Chicago Police
Department, the Chicago Fire Department, and the Office of
Emergency Management and Communications on incident response. A
multi-agency plan is in place to get to an incident, safely move
injured persons, and get traffic moving again as quickly and as
safely as possible.
IDOT is investing in a police hireback program to put Chicago
Police officers at key neighborhood intersections along the
designated alternate routes to keep traffic moving, especially
during the peak morning and evening rush periods. This is
nothing new at IDOT. We’ve conducted identical programs on every
major expressway project going back to the Dan Ryan bridge
reconstruction in the late 1980s.
As any driver knows, the timing and coordination of traffic
signals can leave a lot to be desired. In order to maximize the
traffic flow on our designated alternate routes, IDOT is working
with CDOT to get the traffic signals optimized. This will be a
"work in progress," requiring ongoing adjustment during the
first few weeks of construction, as we measure how many
motorists are taking our advice to divert off the Ryan.
Then, there’s the Emergency Traffic Patrol, or Minutemen, who
will patrol the work zone 24/7. Each truck can tow or push a
vehicle safely out of the way or off the road altogether. These
trucks behind me are just a few of the vehicles used to keep
traffic moving.
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Faa Oks Jetblue For Chicago Flights
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| | | Published by netRealm on 20.10.2006 at 12:55. |
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JetBlue will begin flying to Chicago O'Hare by the end of January after the FAA approved the airline's request for four daily flights from the airport. The carrier initially had asked for eight flight slots, but reduced the request to four. Crain's Chicago Business writes that "the victory for JetBlue could be viewed a loss for …American Airlines and … United Airlines, the two dominant carriers at O'Hare. Both airlines had objected to JetBlue's request." Previously, both AA and UA voluntarily had reduced peak flights to help reduce chronic congestion at O'Hare. "We're just saying as a matter of fairness it should be policy to give back to the carriers that you took away from," AA spokeswoman Mary Frances Fagan tells Crain's New York Business. Crain's Chicago notes that "JetBlue's request was approved just before a new FAA anti-congestion rule takes effect near the end of this month."
"The rule would have required new carriers to buy or lease available landing slots at O'Hare from other carriers. Because the request was approved before the rule goes into effect, JetBlue will not have to pay for landing rights at O'Hare," adds Crain's Chicago. Meanwhile, while many presume that JetBlue will run at least several of its Chicago flights to its hub at New York JFK, the airline has not announced which routes it will fly out of O'Hare. Some have speculated the carrier will operate four daily flights to JFK, while others suggest the carrier could fly three daily flights to JFK and one to another destination such as Boston, Washington Dulles or a city in Florida. As for JetBlue's location at O'Hare, the Chicago Tribune (free registration) writes "space may be available at Terminal 2, as America West has told officials it doesn't need its gates since it has merged with US Airways."
As for details of JetBlue's application, the FAA writes in an Oct. 13 letter notifying JetBlue that the agency "hereby grants JetBlue's request for arrival authorizations at 0830, 1100 (2), and 1600, subject to provisions of the Order, as amended, or the authorizations will be withdrawn. In particular, JetBlue must initiate service at ORD by Oct. 28, 2006, and it must commence flight operations by Jan. 27, 2007."
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