Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1865-10-06
DIR. James Hunter. of New Y0rko.
The Durability of Chronic Cafar.L

DIR. James Hunter. of New Y0rL
The Durability of Chronic Cafarrb
To THE EDITOR OF THE CLEvEIAND
LEADER-SIR: In my first letter to this
journal, in which 1 described the nature
and symptomsof chronic catarrh, Ipointed
out in plain but clear language the serious
character of the disease, if neglected or
treated in the ordinary manner, viz: by
dosing the stomach, shutting cold water up
the n~ostrils, and other similar and useless
measures. 1 also showed how strongly
and surely was its tendency to invade the
surrounding parts; TO slowly but certainly
insinuste itself into the throat, the seat of
the delicate vocal organs, and the bron-
chial tubes, and thus affect the whole mu-
cous membrane, lining the air cavities
throughout.
This, of itself, ought to be sufficient to
alarm all who value health and longevity /;
but it does not terminate here. In three
cases out of five the bronchitis is followed
by the deposition of tubercles, when we
have the first stage Of that dreaded dis
ease known as Tubercular Consumption.
In ~unoting the following letter which
appeared in the Rochester, N. Y, Demo
cgdt, and when proves the efficacy of in
halation, 1 need scarcely say that catarrh,
either in itself or its tendency to compli-
cations, although apparently trivial, is a
disease of an alarming character, and one
that ought to receive the earliest and most
serious attention of those who are unfor-
tunately afflicted with it. The following
is from the Democrat:
"Knowing the extent to which Catarrh,
in its various forms, prevails in this section
of the country, we feel it a duty we owe
to our readers to give publicity to the fol-
lowing letter, which speaks for itself, and
requires no comment from us. We may
add that it comes from one Of our most
respectable and respected citizens-who
will be happy to give any further infor-
nation on the subject.
To the Editor of the Rochester Demo
crGt.
SR.-About two years since l was at
tackled with Catarrah in the head, which
in a short space of time, assumed a very
~s7---e4AA firm A ringing or buZZing
IN the head n Sd heavy pans
across the temples and over the eve1, with
large quantities of mucus and pus falling
into the throat, more especially during the
night-an almost incessant "hawking, at
times, nearly a complete loss of the sense
of smell-infamation and liberation, with
extreme soreness of the characterization
of the bronchial tubes-a heavy coating of
the tongue on the morning, with OCCASION
al chills, are some of the most prominent
symptoms that soon develop themselvls.
I'm this condition Iapplied toseveralphy-
sicians-used catarrh snuff and various
other compounds, receiving nothing more
than temporary relief. In fact, in some
instances the disease was considerably a.
grdrGted-so much so, that at times | be-
came almost completely discouraged, losing
all hope of ever being restored to health.
On hearing ofthe arrival of Drs. Hunter,
from New York, as a last resort, I decided
to consult them; and in the beginning
of September last, visited them office.
was examined and pronounced cnrable.
AT first | had my doubts, but COM
menced treatment, and after inhaling
two weeks all doubts vanished.
began to improve, which encouraged me.
[ persevered, and with a good deal of sat
isfaction can now say, that l feel alike a
new man" having at least a sound head.
In my case | believe that nothing but in
halation could have effected a cure-and
feel certain that that time will soon arrive
when the physician who proposes to dose
the stomach with the hope of removing
Catarrh, Bronchitis or Consumption will
be considered as being ignorant of his pro-
fessiop. Your obedient servant,
ELIHU COLEMAN,
Cor. State and Platte SITS, Rochester N. W
For the benefit of those at present under
my care in this section, and for the conve-
nienee of such as desire to consult me- /
have opened m Office at No. 10 AtWater
Block, whore 1 shall remain until about
the goth of October.
You Obedient servant,
JAMES HUNTER, NJ. D.