The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1873-12-03
FIRST. STAGE OF CONSUMPTION.

FIRST, STAGE OF CONSUMPTION.
Physical Signs-Dullness Of sound on and
under the collar bones, shortened tnsplra-
ton, expiration increased both in duration
and intensity, dry hacking cough, occasion
ally pulmonary crumpllng sound, crack
ling rattles and increased resonance OF the
voice at the top OF the lungs.
General Symptoms-A sense OF wcari-
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, a 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
, sened in duration and intensity, exploratory
murmur augmented in both, moist crack
ling rattIes in the upper lobes 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 suscepu-
bility TO cold, bowels generally costive,
eyes peculiarly white ana luStrous, skin
and mouth dry in the afternoon, Chills
about midday, followed by fever, which
flushcS the cheeks, dry burning heat IN the
palms of the hands and soles Of the feet,
night sweats, emaciation, sc. Cures more
difficult and less frequent in this stage.
THIRD STAGE.
Physical Slgns-Cavities in the lungs, il
small the sounds are still dull, II large and
near the surface the soundsnre tympanitic,
cavernous rattles, cavernous breathing,
cavernous cough, metallic tinkling, ezhaus-
ton, DC.
General symptons-Groat loss of flesh
and strength, dlarrhoea and night sweats,
swelling OF the feet and legs, sore lips and
mouth, raising matter with specks OF tu-
bercle Ike small crumbs Of cheese, &c. Cures
can never be effected in this stage.
OBSERVATIONS,
TuberCles In the majority Of cases begin
10 form at the top OF the lungs. The pulmO-
nary crumpliug sound is caused by me
cL&nical obstruction 10 the expansion OF the
lungs. 1t is only heard during inspiration
aud sounds as If blowing Oh fine paper. The
dullnes5 OF sound on percCSsing the chest
arises from the absence OF air in the air
cells, those being closed by the tuberculous
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 sOftening of the tu-
bercle. The dry crepltant rattle Is caused
by inflammation around the tubercle. The
gurgling 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
pectorilOquy words uttered by the patient
seem TO pass through the stCthoscope into
the ears OF the listener.
Our treatment when employed in time
and faithfully carried out, seldom fails to
cure Catarrh, sore Throat, Bronchitis
ScrofuIa, and all diseases or the Air Passa-
ges which lead to Consumption,
Fees for consultation, examination, advice
and treatment within the reach OF all.
Medicines Tor all Diseases by mail and eE-
press 10 al! parts of the country.
Office HouIs-S 10 Y, E3O 10 D. and $3.50 10 8.
|. H. L0NGD0N, A, My NJ. D., |
1909 EOFF (old Filthy Street,
Opposite the Cathedral,
noy2j WHEELING, W. VA.