Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-07-28
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The term Cstsrrh Is applied to peculiar
disorder of the nostrils end adjacent parts,
which prevails to an alarming extent. and
is productive OF very serious consequences.
The most prominent and characteristic
feature IL q morbid discharge from the
head, varying in Its nature at different
times.
In some there is an almost constant flow
| of clear, acrid fluid, but oftener an offensive.
purulent or muco-purulent. greenish yell
| low matter Is secreted, which accumulates
| in the nostrils or drops into the throat,
| necessitating its frequent removal by blow
both processes. Sometimes patients feel as
| though their whole head was in q state OF
rottenness, so great Is the amount of matter
discharged and so fstid Ia Its odor. The
dropping into the throat Of the morbid
matter from the head, and as q recumbent
position naturally favors the fow down
ward, his rest is frequently disturbed from
lie with the head verv much elevated in
order 10 sleep with some degree OF comfort.
In others. tough. viscid and offensive
phlegm collects behind and above the pel-
head, adhering 20 the parts with gluish
tenacity. Its lodgment embarasses respira-
ton and creates sensation OF irritation
and -uneasfness in the affected locality,
BE desire to relive the discomfort by draw
ing the mucus into the throat so re- to eject
i BY the mouth. Thss practice. popularly
catarrh. and proves as embarrassing TO the
Again the offensive matter hardens and
deposits itself on the membrane in the
shape Of dry hard conersti1ns which ;t,s are
in Jumps or fragments Of deep green tint
In some cases these incrustations accumu-
late to such an extent as to form q regular
plug in the nose which obstructs 2 oreashins
firmly do these incrustations adhere to the
point of attachment that their re noval
usually requires the most violent efforts;
net untreauenty they have 70 De ia sofn from ron,
Of notable size is expelled. on which there
are generally traces of blood, but in some
cases the cast presents a tubular appear
being Of snscs is1Rsd 9, o9 us
Grafton, which, In time may destroy the
subsequent fiattening Of that organ.
Cases are occasionally met with In which
a thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the
membrane Of the nasal cavities and then
putrefes giving rise to = stencil which is
really overpowering. and sufficiently fetfd
and there are otheas tn which all the score
tions OF the membrane are suspended,
causing an unpleasant feeling Of dryness,
heat and feverishness in the head and nose
"A condition popuiarly known as "Dry
The disease speedily extends to the air
cavities of the bones Of the forehead aud
face, giving rise to distressing sensation
Of heavy weight OF compression over sne
and between the eyes, and 10 feeling OF
fullness, heat, irritation. soreness or pain
in the nostrils near the root Of the nose, as
well as IN the upper part part Of the throat, aaGsa
times there is pain obstinately nxed in 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
character that tits frequently mistaken for
neuralgia.
assumes an exceeding fcetid and sickening
odor. In some cases 1t becomes 50 revolt
ingly offensive as to render the sufferer an
object OF disgust to himself as well as to
others.
The nasal membrane is thickened and
congeste' causing the nose 10 be stopped
up sometimes on one side, sometimes on
onesii G, sometimes on the other, and often
on both giving rise TO disagreeabie stufy
sensation in the head, and occasioning TO
violent and prolonged paroxysms OF sneez-
The voice is weak, indistinct and husky,
or or a nasal character, displaying sort OF
snifing buality. Oftentimes thero is con-
tinuous hoarseness and discordance. There
is also q sense of irritation in the throat,
and frequent attempts TO clear the parts OF
phlegm, producing the sound "hem" more
or less fort 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 they have 70 swallow frequently.
nauseous taste In the mouth or throat
The stomach generally suffers more or
less and become weak and irritable; the APP
petite is capricious, and nearly always bad
IN me morning. ne pao,ens - no.
with the usual facility. Is nervous, de-
pressed in spirits, at times fearful, timid,
agitated and inclined to drowsiness and
sleep; the memory weakened and perma-
nent impairment seriously threatened.
The mucous membrane soon becomes
morbidly sensitive to unfavorable intiu-
ences. and in spite of the utmost care be-
comes snectea rom tne srfn,es, ,, esusss, 80
OF the nose or throat becomes productive OF
cold. and gives rise to serious disturb
anoes OF the respiratory organs Thus the
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
by giving II new impulse and involvinga
larger extent than its predecessor. In this
manner the dificulty spreads from or
ynx. trachea and bronchial tubes IN
iii. encroaching further and further, IL
reaches the finer ramifications of the
bronchi, when but slight Impulse is re-
quired TO send IL TO the lungs. Cstarrh may,
and often does, affect other organs in the
body, especially those containing a mucous
membrane. such as the stomach, bowels.
kidneys, etc.
Thus catarrh becomes the starting point
OF consumptive development, the disease
being eventually transmitted 70 the lungs,
both by nervous connection and continuity
Of surface.
80 frequently has this fatal course been
noticed that all those who are thoroughly
copversant with the subject now look upon
catarrh a. q premonitton and one of the
very earliest manifestations of consump-
tion.
Every case Of cstarrh Is curable II prop
erly treated.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire TO consult me In regard
to their cases or to location as 70 ch-
mate, had better call st the once for
consultation and examination, bat II fmpos-
sible 10 do so can write FOR q copy OF my
Medical Treatise. containing list OF cues
tions, Address
M. HUTTON wHLLHAMs- M. n.