National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-09

Among the list Of chronic diseases which affect
the human frame Catarrh Is the one most preva-
lent,m odensiv most productive Of discomfort,
and most liable to variety of dangerous and dis
tressing complications.
Thousands are annually fastened to a prema-
thousands are at this moraent slowly perishing
under Its fatal influence, Ignorant of the cause Of
their declining health. 1t was, In fact, the de-
strucve influence Of tbs disease and Its alarming
prevalence that first attracted the writer's atten-
ton, and 1t is with pardonable pride that he refers
to the fact Of having been the first physician who
made this disease a special study, and originated
system Of treatment calculated to effect radical
and permanent cure.
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, is
thick. purulent, or murco-purulent matter, either
greenish-yellow or 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 q
state Of corruption.
Much ofthe discharge passes backward into the
throat 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-
n.y." Characteristic practice of catarrh, and a
embarrassing to the affected 1t is disagreea-
BILE to those around. Often the phlegm is so tena-
cious that the most persistent and exhaustive eff
forts fail to dislodge it until some food or stmulant
is swallowed.
Again the offensive matter deposits itself in the
uesoi SoFitAcS IL buc ehaPO VI CfuSLsf
which, in some cases, accumulatesto. 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
rs subsequent aatteninx
The breath is always tainted, and sometimes is so
revoltingy offensive to render the sufferer an OBJ
ject of disgust to himself well to others, and
cases occasionally met with in which the stencil
is really overpowering, and sufficiently fetid to
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 nse to disagreeable
''stufy'' sensation In the head, accompa-
MED by occasional violent . and prolonged
paro1ysms.of sneezing. Again 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
back Of the head, sometimes Of so severe 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
cancellation. Indeed, in: some instances the loss of
flesh is so considerable and progressive as to sug
sest the existence Of tpbcrcular 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 one of the mos. 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 indistinct 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 10 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
70 perform mental physical labor with the usual
facility, Is depressed in spirits, and inclined to
drowsness and sleep; the memory Is weakened and
Its permanent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane becomes morbidly selsi-
tive. and in spite Of the utmost care becomes AZ
footed from the slightesteanses sothat tlast
breathe ofwind upon the lining Of the nose or throat
! GUS disturbance Of the respiratory organs. The
patient Is subject TO feoaent and repeated colds,
each one aggravating the disease by giving It
impulse, and attacking larger extent of surfAce
than its predecessor. In this manner the Catsrrh
spreads from organ to organ, until It finally reaches
the lungs and produces Consumption. Il would
indeed be a blessing to Humanity IL every one
would learn and remember the lesson which ex-
perienee teaches us daily. THAT TO NEGLECT THE
PROPER TREATMENT OF CArARRH is TO DIE WITH
CONSERVATION.
Tia. the timid and disap ointed may feel the ut
most assurance and confidence in the skin and good
faith Of DIR. HARTLEY, he generously offers to at
tend all persons, rich poor, free OF charge, until
the best evidence and most convincing proofs Of
success haveibeen realized from his treatment.
Or. RABTLErs OFFICE,
100 I'LL C&~aaA Manls~kau