American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1857-05-02
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CONSUMPTION

CONSUMPTION.
BRoNcH1TIs, LARNYGITIs,
other diseases ofthcChest& Throat succossruI-
~ treated by the inhalation of Medicated yapors
@fowdersj by absorption constitutional treat
nent, as Practised at tho Stuyvescant Medical
Institute, New York City. Diseases ofthe hear,
and Liver, Female Complaints, Dyspepsia, Ven
creai affections, and Chronic Diseases generally
VIII receive the attention of the PhysiciaDs 10
whom such case may have been especially en-
trusted.
The unprecedented sue cess which bos ,uo-d.
cd this method of treating diseases of tho lnng.
ana throat, has induced us to depart from our
usual course, and avail ourselves of the columna
oi 'he Press III order to bring it to the KNOWLEDGE
OF such as may be laboring under, or predisuos-
ed to such affections. The dawn ola brighter
DAY has at length arrived for the Consumpfiyo:
The doctrine of the incurabiiity of Consumntion
having at length passed away. We have indu.
oitaoie proofs in our possession that
Consumption in all Stages can be Cured.
In tho first, by tubercular absorption; in tho
second by the transformation Of tubercule into
chaIky and calcarcous conc retions in tho tbiyd
op Creatures, or scars. Those Wooded to tho
opinions oi the past, may assert that even now
Consumption is incurabla such are behind tho
age. 10 all, this great truth must be apparent
viz: that the medicines inhaled in the form of
Vapor and Powder, directly into the lunps.,nus,
DC hncn more chcctual than that taken into tho
stomach, where the disease does not exist
The advantages Of Inhalation in consump,ion
ana Throat Diseases is, that medicine in tho form
OF Fapor are applied directly TO the lungs whore
INC aisease exists; the stomach 10 thus left free
to aid in restoring health BY ndministoyipg % !,
healthy, llc-giving food There is no case an
hopeless that Inhalation cannot reacbl Tho
means too are brought within the range OF all
inc manner OF administering it being so simple
'ia' tns pauent Is mover required to leave home,
where the hand of friendship or affection tend
so much to aid tho physicians efforts
Inc inhaIing method is soothing, safe and
speedy and consists in the administration OF
medicines in such manner that they are con-
y@yed 10 the lungs IN the form ofgapor, and pro,
duce their action at the scat of the disease. fla
practical success is destined TO revolutionizc tho
opinions of the medical world, and establish tho
entire durability or Consumption,
a. u earnestly appeal to the common sense OF all
afflicted with lung diseases, to embrace a, once
the advantages of inhalation a place omonps,
inc priceless giits that nature and art hath given
US mat 'onr days may BIO long iu the land,' and
as the only
ARK OF REFUGE
TO THE CONSERVATIVES. method no, only
rational, but simple. safe and elicacious.
,,f Such OF the profession that have adopted ne
degree, arrosting the progress of the disease and
working wonders in many desperate cases; in
verify, single triumph Of our art over this icll
destroyer Of our species.
NOIE.--Physicians wishing to mako them.
selves acquainted with the practice, are inform
cd that our time being so valuable, we car only
reply as to the ingredients used, to sucl, letters
as contain fee.
Tho fec in all cases Of Pulmonary Affections
viii be $40, on receipt Of which the necessary
medicines and instrument will be forwarded -
The ice in other cases will DO from S. to sIO.
Applicants will state age, sex, married or single,
how long affected, IL any hereditary disease et.
ISIS IN the family, and symptoms generally. Lot
tho name, town, county and state be nisinly
written. Postage for return nnsW ers mus, DO or.
closed. Letters when registered by the Post.
master will DO at our risk
Letters must DO addressed IN
WALLACE MERTOUN, M. y.
s. M. Institute, New York City.
aug. 0, 1856. emo