Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-09-25
CATARRH.

The term Catarfh Is applied to peculiar
disorder OF the nostriis and adjacent parts,
Is productive OF very serious Consequences.
The most prominent and Characteristic
feature IL morbid discharge from the
head, varying in fits nature at different
times.
In some there is an almost constant low
OF clear, acrid duid but oftener an offensive.
puruleut or muc0 purulent, greenish yell
low matter Is secreted, which accumulates
in the n0strils or drops Into the throat,
necessitating its frequent removal by blow
ing the nose or expectoration, and often by
both processes. Sometimes patients feel as
though their whole head was In state of
discharged and 50 fetid is It's odor. The
patient is greatly annoyed by the constant
dropping into the throat OF the morbid
matter from the head, and as a recumbent
ward, his rest is frequently disturbed from
this cause. Many sufferers are obliged TO
lie with the head verv much elevated in
order TO sleep with some degree Of comfort.
In othere. tough. yiscid and offensive
palate, in the passage between the throat and
head, adhering TO the parts with glufsh
tenacfty. Its lodgment embarasses respira-
ton and creates sensation OF irritation and
uneasfness In the affected locality, which
gives rise to a constant and almost irresisti.
Bile desire to reliye the discomfort by draw
ing the mucus into the throat so RS to eject
It by the mouth. Thss practice, popularity
known as ahawklng, Is characseristie 70, Of
one affected as II is disagreeble TO those
around him.
Again the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the membrane ia the
shape of dry, hard concretions, which are
discharged by way of the nostrils or throat
In Jumps or fragments of a deep green tint.
In some cases these incrustati0ns aecumu-
late to such an extent as to form regular
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and produces serious discomfort. So
firmly do these incrustations adhere to the
point of attachment that their re noval
usually requires the most violent efforts;
the membrane Occasionally a solid cast
of notable size is expelled. on which there
are generally traces of blood, but in some
cases the cast presents a tubular appear
cavity. This condition is indicative of ulc-
Grafton, which. in time may destroy the
subsequent flattening OF that organ.
Cases are occasionally met with In which
a thick, viscid. Shiny secretion coats the
membrane OF the nasal cavities and then
putrefies, giving rise to o stencil which Is
really overpowering. and sufficiently fetid
to poison the atmosphere OF whole room.
AMI there are otheas tn which all the secre-
tons OF the membrane are suspended,
causing an unpleasant feeling OF dryness,
heat and feverishness in the head and nose
"a condition popularity known as Dry
Catarrh."
The disease speedily extends TO the air
cavities of the bones OF the forehead and
face, giving rise to a distressing sensation
OF heavy weight or compression over the
forehead. especially In the region above
fullness. heat. irritation. soreness or pain
In the nostrils near the root OF the nose, as
well as in the upper part of the throat,
above and behind the soft palate. Some
particular part, as In the temples. on the
top OF the head, at the back of the neck. or
behind the orbids, and, occasionally, pain
manifests itself in the face of so severe
character that It is frequently mistaken for
The breath is al ways tainted and at times
assumes an exceeding fetid and sickening
odor. In some cases 1t becomes SO revolt
object of disgust to himself as well IS to
The nasal membrane is thickened and
congested causing the nose to be stop.
ped up. sometimes on one side, some
both, giving rise to disagreeable stuffy
sensation in the head, and occasioning 10
violent and prolonged paroxysuis OF sneez-
The voice Is weak, indistinct and husky,
Z OF nasal character, displaying sort OF
smiling duality. Oftentimes there is con
tinuous hoarsenessan discordance. There
is also sense of irritation in the throat,
aud frequent attempts to clear the parts OF
or less for IDLY. In some cases patients
complain of an uncomfortable feeling OF
fulness, or a choky sensation In the throat,
and In others OF distressing and almost
constant dryness, for the Temporary relief
of which thgy have TO swallow frequently.
others, again, speak of constant bad or
nauseous taste in the mouth or throat.
The stomach generally suffers more or
nd
petite is capricious and nearly always bad
In the morning. The patient Is languid,
unable to perform mental or physical labor
with the usual facility. Is nervous, do
agitatcd and Inclined to drowsiness and
sleep; the memory weakened aud perma-
nent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane soon becomes
morbidiy sensitive 70 unfayorable infiu-
ences, and in spite OF the utmost care be-
comes affected from the slightest causes. so
that at last breath OF wind upon thelining
of the nose or throat becomes productive OF
a cold. and gives rise to serious disturb
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
colds, each attack aggravating the disease
by giving II new impulse and involving
larger extent OF surface than its predecessor.
organ to organ, Invading the throat lar
ynx. trachea and bronchial tubes un-
I'll, encroaching further and further, 1t
reaches the finer manifestations OF the
hronchi, when but slight impulse is re-
qyirsd to send 1t to the lungs. Catarrh may,
and often does, affect other organs In the
body, especially those containing mucous
membrane. such as the stomach, bowels.
kidneys, etc.
OF consumptive development, the disease
being eventually transmitted TO the lungs,
both by nervous connection and continuity
OF surface.
So frequently has this fatal course been
noticed that all those who are thoroughly
conversant with the subject now look upon
catarrh as premonition and one OF the
very earliest manifestations OF consump-
ton.
Every case Of catarrh is curablc II prop
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