National Republican., 1876-12-29

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Among the List of chronic diseases which affect
the human frame Catarrh is the one most preva-
lent, most ofensiy most productive Of discomfort
and most liable to variety of dangerous and dis
tressing complications.
Thousands are annually hastened to a prema-
ture grave from its spernicious effects, and doubt
thousands are at this moment slowly perishing
under its fatal influence ignorant of the cause or
theft declining health. 1t was, in fact, the de-
structive influence Of this disease and its alarming
prevalence that first attracted the writer's atten-
ton, and 1t is with pardonabe pride that he refers
to the fact Of having been the first physician who
made this disease special study, and originated.
system of treatment calculated to effect radical
and permanent cure. sr.
Catarrh manifests itself by discharge ffom the
head. varying in its nature in different cases. and
even in the same individual at different times, 1t
may be thin, colorless, acrid fluid, or glary,
starch-like substance; generally, however, 1t is
thick. purulent, or murcozpurulent matter, either
greenish-yellow deep green tint. occasionally
streaked or .necked with blood. So coplous and
offensive is the discharge in many cases that the
state OF corruption. HE-a. Es- .......-r
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 obtain relief by hawk-
ng,'' practice characteristic Of catarrh, and
embarrassing to the affected as IT is dsagreea-
BILE to those around. Often the phlegm is so tena-
cious that the most persistent and exhaustive ef-
forts fail to dislodge it until some food or simulant
is swallowed.
Again the offensive matter deposits itself In the
nasal cavities in the shape of dry, hard crusts,
which, in some cases, accumulatesto such an ex-
tent as to form regular plug, obstructing breath
ing and producing serious discomfort. This condi-
tion is indicative Of liberation, which in time may
destroy the bony structure of the nose and produce
Its subsequent aattenlng. ... ..r
The breath is always tainted, and sometimes is so
revoltingly offensive to render the sufferer an OBJ
ect Of disgust to himself well as to Others and
cases occasionally met with in which the stencil
is really overpowering, and sufficiently fetid to
poison the atmosphere OF whole room. Thus
person affected with Catarrh lives continually in an
impure atmosphere of his own surrounding, and
inhsles poisonous efiiuvia with every breath.
e In many cases the nose is stopped up, sometimes
on one side, sometimes on the other, and
often on both, giving rse to disagreeable
stuuy sensatiOn III the neau, accVinpd-
MED by occasional violent and prolonged
paroxysms-o of sneezing. Again a distressing feel
ing of fulness compression is experienced above
and between the eyes, or pain manIfests itself in
the face, forehead or temples, or on the top or
ter that 1t 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
oftimes there is a continual hoarseness, accompa-
MED by more or less cough, excessive debility and
emaciation. Indeed, in: instances the loss of
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 my
notice have been regarded as consumption, and so
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 acuteness
of the hearing power. With some the hearing
suffers at first only by SPELLS while in others the
hearing grows indstinct without the appearance OF
any premonitory 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,
after another of the vital powers give away. The
patient loses flesh and strength, is languid unable
to perform mental or physical labor with the usual
facility, is depressed in spirits and inclined to
drowsiness and sleep; the memory Is weakened and
its permanent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly sensi-
tive, and in spite Of the utmost care becomes az
fected from the slightestcauses so that atlast even
breath of wind upon the lining of the throat
becomes productive OF agives rise to seri-
Gus disturbance Of the respiratory organs. The
patient is subject tofrequent and repeated colds,
each one aggrayating the disease by giving 1t new
impulse, and attackinga larger extent OF surface
than its predecessor. In this manner the Catarrh
spreads from organ to organ untfit nnally reaches
the lungs and produces Consumption. 1t would
indeed be a blessing 60 humanity If every one
would learn and remember the lesson which ex-
perience teaches us daily. THAT TO NEGLECT THE
PROPER TREATMENT OF CArARRH rs TO DIE WITH
CONSUMPTION.
Tha. the timid and dlsap ointed may feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the skill and good
faith of DIR. HARTLEY, be generously offers to at
tend all persons rich or poor, free Of charge, until
the best evidence and most convincing proofs Of
success have been realized from his treatment.
Or. HARTLEY's OFFICE,
7s2 Tenth Street, Washington.
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