Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-09-23
cATARRH.

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The term Catarrh is applied to peculiar
disorder Of the nostriIs. and adjacent parts,
which prevails to an alarming extent. and
10 productive OF very serious consequences.
The most prominent and Characteristic
feature is a morbid discharge from the
head. varying in its nature at different
times.
In some there is an almost constant flow
Of clear, acrid huid, but oftener an offensive.
purulent or muco purulent. greenish yell
low matter is secreted, which accumulates
in the nostrils or drops into the throat,
ing the nose or expectorations and often BY
both processes. Sometimes patients feel as
though their whole head was in stats OF
rottenness, 50 great Is the amount Of matter t
patient Is greatly annoyed by the constant
dropping into the throat Of the morbid
matter from the head, and as recumbent
position naturally favors the flow down
this cause- Many sufferers are obliged to
lie with the head verv much elevated in
order TO sleep with some degree Of comfort
In others. a tough. viscid and offensive
phlegm collects behind and above the soft
palate. in the passage between the throat and
head, adhering TO the parts with gluish
tenscity. Its Judgment embarasses respira-
ton and creates Z sensation OF irritation and
uneasiness In the affected locality, which
gives rise to constant and almost irreslsti-
Bile desire to relive the discomfort by draw
ing the mueus into the throat so rs to eject
it by the mouth. Thss practice, popniarly
known as hawking" Is characteristic OF
S one affected i P IS I IS % those
around him.
Again the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the membrane In the
shape of dry,hard connections, hich are
discharged by way OF the nostrils or throat
Ia Jumps or fragments of deep green q at.
In some cases these inerustations accumu-
late TO such an extent as to form regular
plug in the nose. which obstructs breatiiins
and produces serious discomfort So
iirmly do these incrustations adhere TO the
point OF attachment that their re noval
Usually requires the most violent Efforts
net unsrequen1y they have 10 be torn from
the membrane Occasionally solif cast
OF notable size is expelled. on which there
are generally traces of blood, but In some
cases the Cast presents tubular appear
ance, being OF exact shape of the nasal
cavity. This condition is Indicative OF ulc-
Grafton, which, in time may destroy the
bony structure OF the nose and produce a
subsequent fiattening OF that organ.
Cases are occasionally met vita In which
thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the
membrane of the nasal cavities aud then
putrefes, giving rise to a stencil which il
really overpoweriug. and sufficiently fetid
to poison the atmosphere OF a whole room.
aud there are otneas tn which all the secre-
lions of the membrane are suspended,
causing an unpleasant feeling OF dryness,
heat and feverishness In the head and nose
"a con1itiou popnihfiy known rs Dfy
Catarrh."
Inc disease speeaiif ex'enes 20 we ~
| face, giving rise to a distressing sensation
| OF heavy weight or compression over the
! forehead. especially Ia the region above
and between the eyes, and to feeling of
iullness. neat. irritation. soreness or pam
well as IN the upper part Of the throat,
above and penind me sou Paiate' some.
times there Is pain opsii nAteiy nkeu IN SOME
particular part ~ III sne .e1paes, Oh 'n lss
top Of the head ~ me 9ack OF me neca: or
manifests itself 10 the face OF so severe q
character that IT'S frequently mistaken ior
neuralgia.
The breath IS A. ways tainseu anu ~ umes
assumes an exceeding feud ana sickening
odor. In some cases " becomes Sc revolt
fngly offensive as 20 render tne suneier an
object OF diseust 70 himseil as wen as 10
others
Inc nasa ne rs osa ~ he s ane
ped up. sometimes on one sac, some
times on the other, ana 9iten on
both, giving rise to a disagreea PIE sluiiy
sensation In the hea1, anu oecasiorins 70
violent and prolonged paroxysms OF snees-
ing.
The voice Is weak, indisunct ana nusky,
CT OF nasal character, displaying soIt OF
smiling duality. Otenumes mere Is &c n
sense 81 irItatio1 ia the throat
aud frequent attempts TO clear the parts OF
phlegul. producing the SOUND mem more
or less forsibly. IN SOME gases parents
complain Of an uncomIoLaoie ieeitns 81
iulneks, OF choky ssnsa.lou III VIZ tusoa :,
and IN others OF uis.,ossins AM ain,oss
constant dryness, for the temporary relief
Of which they have 70 swallow irequenly.
others, again, speSh OF , cor o. shrns, oAo vi