Dr. Howard Smith discusses do-it-yourself treatment recipes for adults and children. The regimen is based on the SAACD (pronounced sacked) protocol with S=saline; A=antihistamines; A=anti-inflammatory medications; C=cromolyn; D=decongestants. Listeners may contact Dr. Smith with questions or comments by dialing 860-266-2835, via Skype using screen name drhowardsmith, or by e-mailing him at drhowardsmithoncall@yahoo.com. Dr. Smith's webpage is www.drhowardsmith.com.

Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent ear pain, ear damage, and hearing problems when you and your children are flying, going up into the mountains, or even riding an elevator. He shares with you his "recipes" for decongestion and pressure equalization for the trip up and, of most importance, for the trip down.

Dr. Howard Smith teaches you how to prevent sunburn and skin damage for yourself and your kids by knowing how to use the SPF = sun protection factor listed on your suncreens to calculate how long you can safely remain in the sun. The formula: SPF X 30 minutes (for average complexion) - number of safe minutes. Use 20 minutes for babies and light complexion and 40 minutes for olive skin or dark complexion. For safety, use half the listed SPF (15 instead of 30) so the formula becomes: (SPF/2) X 30 minutes (for average complexion)= number of safe minutes.