The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-11-26

FIRsTssTAGE OF CONSUMPTION.
Physical Signs-Dullness Of sound on and
under the collar bones, shortened inspira-
ton, expiration increased both in duration
and intensity, dry hacking cough, occasion
ally pulmonary crumpltpg sound, crack.
ling rattles snd increased resonance Of the
voice at the top of the lungs.
General Symptoms-A sense OF weari-
ness, slight pains in the chest and should
ers, sensitiveness TO cold, shortness OF
breath on exertion, in many cases lividity
OF the lips and roots Of the 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 melancholy
meaning. Cures are often made in this
stage.
Physical Signs-Greater dizziness of sound
on and under the collar bones and extend.
ing below them, inspiratory murmur les
murmur augmented in both, moist crack
ling rattles in the upper lobe5 OF the lungs
weakened respiration in the lower lobes,
sounds OF the heart heard under the collar
bones, &c.
General Symptoms-Accelerate pulse,
slight fever toward evening, great suscepti-
billty to cold, bowels generally costive,
eyes peculiarly white and lustrous, skin
and mouth dry in the afternoon, chills
about midday, followed by fever, which
flushes the cheeks, dry burning heat in the
palms of the bands and soles Of the feet,
night sweats, emaciation, SC. Cures more
difficult and less frequent in this stage.
THIRD STAGE.
Physical Signs-Cavities in the lungs il
small the sounds are still dull, If large ana
near the surface thesounds are tympaniiic,
cavernous ratlleS, cavcrnous breathing,
cavernous cough,metall!c t:nkling, ezhaus-
ton, &c.
General Symptons-Great loss Of flesh
and strength, dlaTrhOea and night sweata,
swelling OF the feet and legs, sore lips and
mouth, raising matter with specss OF tu-
bercle like small crumbs OF cheese, &c. Cures
can never be effected il this stage.
OBSERVATIONS.
Tuber2les in the majority OF cases begin
to form at the top OF the lungs. The pulmo-
nary crumpling sound is caused by q me
chanical obstruction to the expansion ofthe
lungs. 1t IS only heard during inspiration
and sounds as II blowing on fine PAPER. The
dullnesS Of sound on pcrcESsing 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 SOitening OF the tu-
bercle. The dry crepitant rattle il caused
by inflammation around the tubercle. The
gurgliug rattle Is caused by the airs dis
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
pectorilCquy words uttered by the patient
seem 10 pass through the StethCscope into
the ears OF the listener.
Our treatment when employed in time
and faithfully carried out, seldom fails TO
cure Catarrn, sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Scrofula. and all 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 eZ-
press 10 All parts OF the country.
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