The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-12-04
FIKsr eTAGE OF CONSUMPTION

FIRST STAGE OF CONSUMPTION.
Physical Signs-Dullncss OF sound on and
under the collar bones, shortened inSpira.
lion, expiration increased both III duration
and intensity, dry hacking cough, occasion
ally pulmonary crumpling sound, crack
ling ratteS and increased resonance of the
voice at the top az the lungs.
General SymptOmS--A sense or waari-
ness, slight pains in the chest and should
crs sensitiVencSg 10 cold, ShOrtncSs OF
breath Oh eXeriiOn, in many cases lividity
of the lips and roots Ofthe finger nails, cold
ness OF The hands and feet, and In females,
even in this early stage, frequent cessation
of the menseS "a symptom of me ancholy
meaning. Cures are often made in this
stage. .
Physi! nj SignS-Greater dullneSs OF sound
on and under the collar bones and extend
ing beiOR them, iEsplratOry murmIr les.
Sened in duration and intensity, exploratory
murmur augmented in both, moist crack
ling rattleS in the upper lObes OF the lungs,
weakened respiration In the lower lobes,
sounds OF the heart head under the collar
bones, &c.
General OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES pulse,
slight fever toward evening, great suscepti-
biITty to cold, bowels generally costive,
eyes peculiarly white and lustrous, skin
and mouth dry in the afternoon, chilis
about midday, followed by fever, which
ilushes the cheeks, dry burning heat in the
palms OF the hands and soleS Of the feet,
night sweats. emaciatiOn, DC, Cures more
difficult and less frequent In this sage.
THIRD STAGE,
Physical Sigus-Cavities in the lungs, If
small the sounds are still dull, II large and
near the surface the sounds are tympanitic,
cavernous cough, metallic tinkling, eIhaus-
ton, &C,
General Symptons-Great loss Of flesh
and strength, diarrhOea and night sweats,
swelling OF the feet and legs, sore lips and
mouth, raising matter with specks OF tu-
bercle like small crumbs OF cheeSe, &C. Cures
can never he effected III this stage.
OBSERVATIONS.
Tubercles in the majority OF cases begin
TO form at the top of the lungs. The pulmO-
nary crumpling sound IS caused by me g.
chanical obstruction 10 the expansion ofthe
lungs. II is only heard during inspiration
and sounds as II blowing on fine PAPER. The
dizziness Of sound on percuSsing the chest
arises from the absence OF air in the air
cells, those being closed By the tuoerculous
deposit. Air forcing through the mucous
in the air tubes causes bubbles, the burst
ing OF which produces the rattle. The moist
rattle Is caused by the SoftcniDg OF the tI
bercle. The dry crepitant rattle is caused
by inflammation around the tubercle. The
ldlNlt 40 ny Nl4C ali . Nls-
placing liquids and is like the sound of
blowing through tube immersed in soap.
suds. The cavernous breathing is the airs
entering and passing out OF the cavities. In
pectoriloquy words uttered by the patient
seem 10 pass through the stelhoscope into
the ears OF the listener.
Our treatment when employed In time
and faithfully carried out, seldom fails to
cure Catarrh, FORE Throat, Bronchitis
Scrofula, ana ali diseases OF the Air PaSsa-
ges which lead to Consumption,
Fees for consultation, examination, advice
and treatment within the reach of all.
Medicines for all Diseases by mail and ex-
press TO all parts Of the country.
Office Hours-S 10 u, l:3J 10 ), and ESQ to 9.
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1909 EOFF (old Filthy Street,
Opposite the Cathedral,
nov2j WHEELING, W. VA.