Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-10-22
CATARRH.


i've OF very serious consequences
Inc most prominent and Characteristic fea-
lures is a morbid discharge from the head,
In some there is all almost constant flow OF
clear, acrid fluid, but oftener an offensive,
purulent or muco-purulent greenish yellow
nostrils or drops into the throat, necesstat-
ing its frequent removal by blowing the nose
or expectoration, and often by both processes
Sometimes patients feel as though their whole
mead was in state of rottenness SO great is
the amount OF matter discharged and SO fetid
is its odor. The patient is greatly annoyed by
the constant dropping into the throat OF the
beut position naturally favors the flow down.
ward, his rest is frequently disturbed from
THIS cause. Many sufferers are obliged to lie
WIN me head very much elevated in order to
sleep with some degree of comfort
In othcre tough, viscid and offensive
phlegm collects behind and above the soft pal.
ate III the passage between the throat and head
adhering to the parts with gluish tenacity. Its
lodgment embarrasses respiration and creates a
sensation OF irritation and uneasiness in the
affected locality. which gives rise to constant
ana almost irresistible desire to relieve the dis
comfort by drawing the mucous into the throat
SO as TO eject 1t by the mouth. This practice,
popularly known as hawking" is character,
iStc OF catarrh, and proves as embarrassing to
around him
Again, the offensive matter hardens and de-.
posts itself on the membrane in the shape of
NY, hoiu COhCIttlOub, WHICH are ulSClargeQ by
way OF the nostrils or throat in Jumps or
fragments of deep green tint In some cases
these 1ncrustations accumulate to such an ex-
tent as to form regular plug in the nose (which
comfort, So firmly do these incrustations ad-
here to the point of attachment that their re-.
moval usually requires the most violent efforts;
not unfrequently they have to be torn from the
membrane, Occasionally solid cast OF nota-
BILE size is expelled, on which there are gener-
ally traces OF blood, but in some cases the cast
a I 10r
shape Of the nasal cavity This condition is
indicative OF liberation, which, in time. NAV
destroy the pony structure of the nose and pro
dqce subsequent aattening of that organ,
Cases ale occa sionally met with in which O
thlck, vlsG1d, Shiny secretion coats the mem.
brane OF the nasa cavities and then putrifies,
giving rise to a stencil which is really over.
powering. and sufficiently fetid to poison the
atmosphere OF q whole room; and there are
others in which all the secretions of the mem
nrane are suspended, causing an unpleasant
ieel1ng OF dryness, heat and feverishness in the
head ana nose-a condition popularly known
as DRY Catarrh."
:. The disease speedily extends to the air cav.
tues OF the bones OF the forehead and face. CIV
ing rise to distressing sensation of heavy
welght or compression over the forehead, es.
pec1ally III the region above and between the
eyes,and to feeling of fullness, heat irritation,
the nose, as well as in the upper part of the
throat above and behind the soft palate.
Sometimes there is pain obstinately fixed in
top OF the head, at the back of the neck or be-
hind the orbits, and, occasionally, pain mani.
iests ltseli IN the lace of SO severe a character
that it is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted and at times
assumes an exceedingly fetid and sickening
odor In some cases it becomes so revolving
S offensive ts as to render the sufferer an OBJ
ject OF disgust to himself as well as to others
The nasal membrane is thickened and con
gested, causing the nose to be stopped up,
sometimes on one side sometimes on the
nthpr on Not iufv rrf,1
greeable, stuffy sensation in the head, and oc-
casionly violent and prolonged paroxysms OF
sneezing,
The veice is weak, indistinct and husky, OF
ing quality Oftentimes there is continuous
hoarseness and discordance. There is also a
sense OF irritation in the throat, and frequent
ing the sound "hem" more or less fprcibly.
In some cases patients complain of an uncom.
PORTABLE feeling OF fuhness, or q choky sensa-
ing and almost constant dryness, for the tenn.
porary relief OF which they have to swallow
frequently Others again, speak of q constant
bad or nauseous taste in the mouth or throat
The stomach generally suffers more or less
ana becomes weak and irritable; the appetite
is capriciOus and nearly always bad in the
morning. The patient is languid, unable to
perform mental or physical labor with the
usual faculty, is nervous. depressed in spirits,
at times fearful, tlmid, agitated and inclined
to drowsiness and sleep, the memory weakened
ened.
The mucous membrane soon beco1-e es NOR
Dlnly SENSITIVE to unfavOreble influences and
IN spite OF the utmost care becomes affected
from the slightest causes, go that a breath of
Wind upon the Innings of the nose or throat be.
comes productive OF cold, and gives rise to
serious disturbances OF the respiratory organs.
Thus the patient Is subject to frequent and re-
peated colds each attack sggravating the
disease by giving 1t a new impulse and involv-
ing larger extent OF surface than its prede-
cessor. In this manner the difficulty spreads
from organ to organ, invading the throat
la1ynx, trachea and bronchial tubes until
eencroaching further and further. 1t reaches the
inner inner ramiiieations OF the bronchi, when but a
lungs Catarrh may, and often does, affect
other organs in the body, especially those con-
tanning mucous mem brane, such as the stom-
ach, bowels, kidneys, etc.
the form Of medicated yapor mot steam OF
spray we are able to produce immediate and
dlrect action upon the diseased surfaces in the
larynx and nasal passages, for air will find its
way into the most remote and intricate cavities,
applications. BY these means every case can
be cured.
Persons desiring treatment by this system of
practice can use the remedies at home as well
as at our Office, and which will cause no
inconvenience or hindrance OF business what
ever.
l have seen SO many OF these cases cured
tnat 90 not consider any case hopeless, un-
less both lungs are seriously involved The
inha!ations aid us in dissolving the mucous
which nothing else can do with the same sue
cess, me very best references from those al
CONSULTATION FREE.