National Republican., 1876-12-12

Among the list OF chronic diseases which affect
the human frame Catarrh is the one most prcva-
lent, most offensive, productive of discomfort,
and most liable TO a variety OF dan gerous and dis
tressing complications. ....
Thousands are annually FASTENED to prema-
ture grave from its pernicious effects, and doubt
thousands are at this moment slowly perishing
under its fatal influence, ignorant of the cause of
strucive influence Of tlis disease and its alarming
prevalence that first attracted the writer's atten-
tion and it is with pardonable pride that he refers
TO the fact Of having been the first physician who
made this disease special study, and originated
and permanent cure.
Catarrh manifests itself by discharge from the
head, varying in its nature in different cases, and
may be thin, colorless, acrid fluid, or glary,
starch-like substance; generally, however, 1t is
thick, purulent, or murco- purulent matter either
greenish-ycllow or deep green tint, occasionally
streaked or iecked with blood. So coplous and
offensive is the discharge in many cases that the
patient feels as though the whole head was in a
state of corruption.
Much ofthe discharge passes backward into the
throat or collects as tough, viscid phlegm behind
and above the soft palate, in the passage between
the throat and head, creating constant and al
most irresistible desire to obtain relief by 'hawk-
iDg," practice characteristic OF catarrh, and as
embarrassing to the one affected as 1t is disagreea-
bic to those around. Often the phlegm is so tena-
cious that the most persistent and exhaustive ef-
forts fail to dislodge until some food or stimulant
is swallowed.
Again the offensive matter deposits itself in the
nasal cavities in the shape of dry, hard crusts,
which, in some cases, accumulates.to such an ex-
tent as to form regular plug obstructing breath
ing and producing serious discomfort. This condi-
destroy the bony structure of the nose and produce
its subsequent Aattening.
The brea'h is always tainted, and sometimes is so
revotin1lv off, usvn to ron dor tho en- Asrar ~, oh
ject of disgust 10 himself well as to Others and
occasionally met with in which the stencil
is really overpowering, and sufficiently fetid to
poison the atmosphere OF whole room. Thus a
person affected with Catarrh lives continually in IN
impure atmosphere of his own surrounding, and
inhales poisonous efiuyia with every breath.
In many cases the nose is stopped up, sometimes
on one side, sometimes on the other, and
often on both, giving rise to a disagrceable
''stuffy'' sensation in the head, accompa-
MED by occasional violent and prolonged
paroxysms-- of sneezing. Again distressing feel
ing ffullness compression is experienced above
and between the eyes, or pain manifests itself In
the face, forehead or temples, Or on the top or
back of the head, sometimes of so severe charac-
ter that IL is mistaken for neuralgia. The sense OF
smell is generally blunted entirely lost and taste
may become similarly affected.
The voice is husky or of nasal character, while
MED by more or less cough, excessive debility and
emaciation. Indeed, in: some instances the loss o
flesh is so considerable and progressive as to sug.
gest the existence of tubercular disease and not
few cases OF Catarrh that have come under any
notice have been regarded Is consumption, and SC
treated by unwary or inexperienced practitioners
Catarrh is of the most frequent causes of deaf
ness. Scarcely any one afflicted with this disease
for any length of time retains normal acutenes:
of the .hesring power. With some the hearing
suffers at first only by spells, while in others the
hearing grows indIstInct without the appearance o
any premonltory symptoms, the deafness increas.
ing gradually until all useful hearing is lost
Noises in the head of every conceivable description
often add materially to the existing distress.
As the disease fastens itself upon its victim ont
after another of the vital powers give away. The
patient loses flesh and strength is languid un able
to perform.mental or physical labor with the usua
facility, is depressed in spirits, and inclined tC
drowsiness and sleep; the memery is weakened ant
its permanent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly sensI.
tive, and in spite of the utmost care becomes af
fected from the slightest causes that even
breath of wind upon the lining of the nose or throa
becomes productive Of cold, and gives rise to ser
Gus disturbance Of the respiratory organs. TIL.
patient is subject to frequent and repeated colds
each one aggravating the disease by giving it new
impulse, and attacking larger extent of surface
than its predecessor. In this manner the Catarrl
spreads from organ to organ until 1t finally reaches
the lungs and produces Consumption. 1t would
indeed be blessing to humanity IL every one
would learn and remember the lesson which ex.
perience teaches us daily. THAT TO NEGLECT THI
PROPER TREATMENT OF CATARRH is TO DIE WITH
CoNsUNPTIoN.
That the timid and disappointed may feel the ut
most and confidence in the skill and good
faith Of DIR. HARTLEY, he generously offers to at
tend all persons, rich poor, free Of charge, unit
the best evidence and most convincing proofs o
success have been realized from his treatment.
DIR. HARTLEY'S OFFICE,