Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1882-06-02
Bronchitis,

Bronchitis. or inflammation of the mir
tubes of the lungs. is the most common
result of catching cold. Nearly onS hail
of all the cases that we have seen and
noted occurred in children under two
years of age. 1t occurs not only rs II
result of exposure to damp and chilly
temperatures. but rs sequel to measles,
whOoping cough and other maladipS. 1t
occurs in the cold and damp DAYS of
spring and autumn, but less often in the
cold and dry days of winter. Usually
cold and dry air does but little harm.
The early indications of its coming are
slight cough and stuiling of the cavi-
ties, Il mucous rattle in the larger bron-
chial tubes and some difficulty of rcSpi-
ration. The child, if it receive proper
treatment, may gradually recover The
cough may become loose. The mucous
secreted in the air tubes may be cXpec-
tOrated. Children under four years of
age are apt to eXpectOrate mucu> or Sd
Iva, but swallow it. The presence of
mucus in the air tubes is easily recon
nized by the rattle, or roll. that occurs
when coughing comes. Applying the
ear TO the chest may aid in determining
the fact, that the inflammation is sub
siding, the mucus is looscning and the
disease is passing away. The cough
may remain some weeks, even when
other symptoms have disappeared.
If the child is neglected if il contin-
ues to be exposed to Il damp and chilly
temperature and no proper course of
treatment is pursued, the malady will
wOrsen. The cough will become tight
er. more persistent and painful, the
skin will become more hot and dry. the
pulse will become quicker and the
breathing more laboriou>. If the dis
ease increases in severity the sufferer is,
very restless and distressed. II NAV be
easier in the early morning hours. but
becomes worse and more Distressed, as
hours pass sur@ishly away. The cough
is still more severe, the face is more
flushed and the breathing is more up-
pressed. From this point in the course
of this disease the sutitrcr may worsan
rapidly. The hands and feet GROW cold.
the proper circulation of the blood is
lessened. The distress of respiration is
so great that the child cannot sleep. In
some cases the symptoms from the out
set are more severe and somewhat va
ried in their form. or other symptoms
may appear. The child may Ike 50
much distressed in breathing. it con.
stantly moves from side 10 side. Chang
ing its position may give il some relief
Too often for the mothers comfort lis
breathing is still more rapid, irregular
and laborious. The COM occurs in
paroXysmS. The mllcuI. if any i; ex-
perforated. may be tingcd with blood,
or the air tubes become loa,icd and some
other conditions wor>en more and mora.
As death approaches, ,h" pai>c become
much smaller. The respiration becomes
still more irregular and diStres ;iny The
cough now grows less AMI less. The
sufferer no longer knows it friends Ii
sinks into Il quiet and morbid sleep and
wakes no more.
Now all these suffering, might have
bsen prevented had proper m"anS been
I taken at an early day. Mothers ma.
ask how? When the child has taken
cold, and the early indications OF inliam-
nation of the air tubes appear keep the
child in its cot and in Il moderate ten
pcratur. Give it 4 hot blanket bath.
! Place it in 4 warmed bed. Keep il quiet.
Repose of the lungs is an Important
means of cure. Keep its skin well Gov
cred. Keep it warm, but do not throw
i; into a state of pcrspiration. Give i,
milk and easily dige>ie,i fooi-:nu,h
and milk. roasted apples. lemonade. II
any medicine Is needed, ii the. skin is