National Republican., 1876-12-25

Catarrh manifests itself by discharge from the
head varying in Its nature in different cases, and
even in the same individual at different times, 1t
may be a thin, colorless, acrid fluid, or a glary,
starch-like substance generally, however, It is .
thick. purulent, or murcozpurulent matter, either
greenish-yellow a deep green tint, occasionally
streaked or .necked with blood. So copIous and
offensive is the discharge in many cases that the
patient feels as though the whole head was in
state of corruption.
Much ofthe discharge passes backward into the
throat or collects as a tough, 7iscid phlegm behind
and above the soft palate, in the passage between
the throat and head, creatinga constant and al
most irresistible desire to obtain relief by ''hawk
ng,"a practice characteristic Of catarrh, and
embarrassing to the affected 1t is dissgreea-
BILE TO those around. Often the phlegm is so tena-
cious that the most persistent and exhaustive ef-
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-
ton is indicative of liberation, which in time may
destroy the bony structure of the and produce
its subsequent hattening.
The breath is always tainted, and sometimes is so
revoltingly offensive as to render the sufferer OBJ
ject of disgust to himselfas well 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 an
impure atmosphere of his own surrounding, and
inhales poisonous efiuvia 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 dlsagreeable
''stufy'' sensation in the head, accompa-
MED by occasional violent and prolonged
paro, ). ms of sneezing. Again distressing feel
ing of fullness 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 a charac-
ter that 1t is mistaken for neuralgia. The 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 continual hoarseness, accompa-
MED by more or less cough excessive debility and
emaciation. Indeed, in: some instances thefess OF
flesh is so considerable and progressive to sug-
gest the existence Of tubercuar 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 a normal acuteness
| of the hearing power. With some the hearing
suffers at first only by spells, while in others the
hearing grows indlstinct without the appearance oi
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 one
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 usua
facility, is depressed in spirits, and inclined tc
drowsiness and sleep; the memory is weakened and
its permanent impairment seriously threatened.
| The mucous membrane becomes morbldly sensi'
tive, and IN spite Of the utmost care becomes af
ected from the slightest that atlast 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. Th'
patient is subject to frequent and repeated colds
each one aggravating the disease by giving it new
impulse, and attacking larger extent Of surfac,
|
spreads from organ to organ, ntl it finally reache
the lungs and produces Consumption. It woult
indeed be blessing to humanity If every on
would learn and remember the lesson which ex
perience teaches us daily: IHAT TO NEGLECT TIL
PROPER TREATMENT OF CArARRH Is TO DIE WITT
CONSUMPTION.
Tha. the timid and disap ointed may feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the skill and goo
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 Q
success have been realized from his treatment.
Or. HARTLErs OFFICE,
7S2 Tenth Street, Washington.
HOURS 9 TO DAILY.