A quarter teaspoon of salt and the same amount of bicarbonate of soda in a quart (or liter) of water will do a lot to help.

Kat, I'm at about 4700 feet, so I know what you mean. The first time I went Back East (to DC) after being here for a while I left the airport terminal and felt like I'd had a wet blanket thrown over me. It was...uncomfortable.

Yes, I was wearing a cap and not my usual straw hat; that was because I always wear ear protection when working with power tools, especially the lawn mower. And still I have hearing loss...tomorrow afternoon I go to Salt Lake City for testing at the VA Hospital, in fact.

Being fair of face (and full of grace) I am very cognizant of the damage the sun can do to my boyish good looks -- not to mention that skin cancer would be a real drag. Sunblock on exposed parts...ALL exposed parts -- sunblock with an SPF of 30 or better. The dermatologist froze two spot off my head already this year.