Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-12
S Gartarrh, few words in conclusion, and have

done. ''"'0"' ana nave
The course hitherto pursued in the treatmept q,
,,; Wiz nas Deeh purely empirical Remedies
Mli9 VIII number have been prescribed but with no
wei uehned ideas of the pathology of the disease
OF the structure involved. Solids fluids and gaSes
nave IN their turn been recommended and Su1ded
up INTO the nostrls, all of which am sorry 70 saw
so lar from accomplishing any good results, have
OfA served 10 increase the existing Inflammation
VI tiic mucous membrane and thus aggravated the
very symptoms they were intending to relieve The
ahlcied should be warned against the use of these
IN the shape Of'' Catarrhal SiHG,
"dSHeS; ana other vile compounds which are daily
panied on upon the public new discoveries for
.he cure OF Catarrhn The question then presents
isel-Can this disease be cured! We fearessly
assert that it can in proof of our assertions we
nave the pnbc and private declarations of a multi
tuue OF persons of the highest character and posi-
loh: our only reliance and ground of hope Ill the
treatment of this disease is in the of remedies
administered by inhalation. In this manner the
whole extent of the diseased mucous surface is act
ed upon Ill every part, the hardened and deprayed
secreions softened and thrown off. the liberated
surfaces are soothed and cleansed, healthy secre.
uons are gradually restored, and permanent ana
radical cure is the inevitable and natural result 1t
is surprising to how the beneficial effects
| of these local applications are realized few days
being generally sufficient to afford marked comfort
| and relief We have had many cases OF long stand"
ing and extremely obstinate, that have been radi-
caly cured i'll from four to eight weeks.
But as facts more reliable than the most plau
sble theories. have the pleasure to introduce the
following strong testimony winch we ,a aooP S mot
readers especially such as have been suffering III
similar manner
CHRONIC CATARRH SUCCESSFULLY TREAT
ED BY INHALATION.
| To the Editor Of the Boston Journal:
Fully aware how unworthy of confidence are the
| great mass of medical certificates with which news
| papers abound, l am nevertheless induced, from u
sense OF justice well humanity to large class
Of persons suffering from various chronic affections
of the lungs and throat to make brief statement
of my case, i'll order that others suffering i'll a
similar manner to which l have been may avail
themselves of what regard the only rational and
successful means of
L have been afflicted with complaint called by
medical men Chronic Catarh, for about six years.
The discharges from my head were of thick, green
ish yellow appearance very profuse and frequently
SO offensive as to make me really loathe myself
There was a constant dropping of matter into my
throat provoking necessarily a desire to hawk and
spit. l subject to ''coIdsn upon the slightest
changes of the weather. which never failed to in
crease the difficulty, and bring with it or less
cough and increased eXpectoration.
had nearly if not entirely lost the sensations of
smell and taste. had about made up my mind that
there was no remedy, and that must suffer with
out any hopes of relief, when my attention
rested by an article published by Dr. DILLENBACK,
OF No. Cambridge street, Boston, upon the subject
OF Chronic Catarrh His plan of treatment seemed
SO reasonable, and so different from anything had
ever tried, that was induced to consult him, and fl
nally placed myself under his care. My treatment
consisted simply by inhaling the remedies from an
inhaler several times during the day. and to having
my nostils showered twice three times week
with showerng syringe. Though continued my
business as usual, soon found decided improve
ment, the discharges from my head became less and
less my cough at length disappeared, and can now
say am well and free from disease which was
fast undermining my health, and doubtless would
soon have ended i'll consumption and an early grave
Amy one doubling this statement may be convinced
OF It's truthfulness by addressing line to me, call
ing upon me at my residence.
Yours, etc, D. MURDOCH
Woburn, Mass, Sept. 20, 1867.
CHRONIC CArARRH AND ITS SUCCESSFUL
TREATMENT.
Editors Of the Boston Journal Gentlemen: had
long since come to the conclusion that there
remedy for Chronic Catarrh and believe this opin-
ion has been largely shared in by the public mind.
Having been subject of this most unpleasant and
disagreeable complaint for about six years. feel that
can i'll no way better the cause of those af.
licted in similar manner than to Law before them
simple statement of my own case, and the benefits
l have derived from the treatment by inhalation as
street. Boston.
My symptoms were as follows: constant dis
charge of offensive matter from my head into my
throat, with disposition to hawk and spit. The If
ntatlon thus produced was followed by throat,
hoaTSeneSS, Serere cough, and with eXpectoration
amounting to nearly half pint OF matter daily NV
appetite, as also my flesh and strength, gradually
failed AT this stage of the disease was advised by
one OF my neighbors to consult DIR. Dienback as
he had been cured by him of Chronic Catarrhal af
lection OF many years standing; and have the sat
lsiachon to-day to say that under bis care, and by
the limitation of his remedies, experienced imme-
ulate rehef, my symptoms daily changing for the
better and at the expiration of five weeks | had
gained eight pounds i'll weight, my cough had en-
nreiy disappeared, and my constitutional energies
and ylgor had proportionally increased, and | now
consider myself nearly cured of disease which must
in few months at most have carried me down to a
consumptiye's grave Yours, truly
JAMES II. WALKER, Jr
September 7, 1853. Woburn' Mass
We have many other valuable names in our pos
session of persons successfully treated to whom it
Will be our pleasure to refer whenever called upon
My new work ON Consumption, fully embodying
my system OF practice, with many remarkable cases
Of cures can be obtained application at my of
flee and at the book stores of Brown, Taggard &
Chase Cornhill; Crosby, Nichols, & Co., and Tick
nor Fields Washington street.
Hours of consultation from o'clock A. NJ. till
p. daily.
Persons at distance and unable to visit the city
are treated by letter. Yours, &c,
III. z. DILLENBACK, MI
Physician for Diseases of the Lungs, No Cam
bridge street. (near Revere House, Boston.