Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-05-17

5zs- The usual practice of the profess
sion in the treatment of this class of dis
ease has been for centuries past, and until
very recently fruitless round of expert
ments from beginning TO end. One of the
worst possible errors, and one which de-
serves to be ranked among the relics of
barbarous ages, is the idea that these dis
eases were dependent upon an infiamma-
tory condition of the system, and hence,
with a view 10 meet this indication, the
poor sufferer must be subjected TO the
cruel and revolving practice of stGTVfHg,
bleeding, btiStertRg, c1lPptng, Set0nizihg,
dosing with cdlOHeL, dntfmOny, SqltiLLS,
and host of other nauseOus and offensive
drugs, too numerous to mention-all OF
which must be administered and attended
to with a view to reduce this supposed in
hammatory action.
This practice, Il is needless to say, so
far from arresting the progress of the dis
ease, has only served to hurry on the
fatal symptoms, and etfectually cut off
the few remaining chances of the pa
TENTS recovery. Sooner than submit to
a system of treatment so barbarous in
itself, so much wanting in success, so
universally fatal in its results, trust the
health of the unfortunate consumptive
TO pare air, q generous and nOHTiShlng
diet and moderate exercise.
l would not speak harshly, nor give ut
terance to an unkind word, but while the
victims of consumption are being multi
piled on our right and our left, and thou
sands of the most gifted, the beautiful
and the good of our race are annually
falling before its destructive march, we
cannot remain silent nor be Indifferent to
its results" .. q
Is there no hope? Is there no power
that can arrest the fearful progress of
these most destructive and terrible dis
eases? .a
I answer, yes. Aud here let me say to
the consumptive invalid who has been
journeying on through darkness and
doubt, without one bright star of hope
to illumine his cheerless Way that there
is encouragement in the future; and 1t is
highly oonsolatory to know that the
power of medicated inhalation at last
bids fair to conquer this much dreaded
scOurge of mankind. Evidences of the
most convincing and satisfactory charac-
ter are not found wanting to establish the
superior claims of the PGncOSt Nes0 Mode
Of Treatment, which have introduced to
popular attention.
Let it not be inferred for a moment that
1 encourage the idea that the Pancost
system of practice can be taken up with
comparatively little study, and at once
successfully practiced by the mere NOVICE
in the profession. No system is more
complicated and requires more thorough
acquaintance with its details, nicer dis
elimination, a more mature Judgment
and practical knowledgeof the nature and
cause of these class of diseases than does
the treatment by inhalations. But a care
full study and a thorough investigation
of its principles, together with practical
experience, will amply reward the intel
Hgent and iudiciOus physician for all the
effort and pains 1t may cost him to un-
ravel its mysteries and master the minutiG
of its applications. Call personally, if
possible, for examination, the treat
ment can then be successfully conducted
at home, but those who cannot do so may
write for a list of questions.
Address,
JEROME PANCOST, MD.
Office and Reception Rooms
ls2 Main ST., Memphis, Tenn.