Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-08-03
CATARRH.

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The term Catarrh is applied to peculiar dis
order OF the nostrils and adjacent parts which
prevails to an alarming extent, and is product
i've OF very serious consequences.
The most prominent and characteristic fea--
ture is a morbid discharge from the head, vary
ing in its nature at difercn times. In some
there is an almost constant flow of clear acrid
fluid, but oftener an offensive, purulent, or
muco-purulent greenish-yellow matter Is se-
creted, WHICH accumulates in the nostrils or
drops into the throat necessitatng its frequent,
removal by blowing the nose or expector alton,
and often by both processes. Son etimes pa.
tients feel as though their whole head wasin a
| 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 drop
ping into the throat OF the morbid m after from
the head, and as recumbent position natur.
ally favors the flow downward, bis rest is fire.
quently disturbed from this cause. Many suffer.
erf are obliged to lie with the head very much
elevated In order to sleep with some degree
of comfort.
In others, tough, yiscid and offensive phlegm
collects behind and above the soft palate I'M
the passage between the throat and head, ad-
herring to the parts with gluish tenacity Its
lodgement embarrasses respiration and creates
affected locality, which gives rise to constant
and almost irresistible desire to relieve the dis
SO as to eject it By the mouth. This practice,
popularly known as "hawking," is char acter-
lstlc OF catarrh, and proves as embarrassing to
the one affected as 1t is disagreeable to those
Again, the offensive matter hardens and de-
posts itself ON the membrane in the shape of
dry, hard concretlonS, which are discharged by
way of the postrils or throat in Jumps or frae--
ments of a deep green tint. In some cases
these Investigations accumulate to such an ex--
tent as to form a regular plug in the nose
which obstructs breathing and produces serious
discomfort: So firmly do these incrustations
moval usually requires the most violent efforts.
not unirequently they have to be torn from the
me- mem brane. Occasionally solid cast of nota-
ly traces of blood, but in some cases the cast
presents q tubular appearance, being of exact
sSiiaPe; OF II the nasal cavity This condition in
troy the bony structure of the nose and produce.
subsequent fattening of that organ.
-, Gases are occasionally met with in which
thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the mem
prane OF the nasal cavities, and then putrifes.
giving rise to a stencil which is really overpoW,
eilng and sufficiently fetid to poison the atnos-
phere OF whole room; and there are others in
which all the secretions of the membrane are,
suspended, causing an unpleasant feeling of
dryness, heat and ieverishness in the head and
Catarrh." 80 DA'
The disease speedily extends to the air cavi-
ing rise to distressing sensation of heavy
weight or compression over the forehead espe.
clally In the region above and between the.
eyes, and to feeling Of fullness, heat, irrita-
ton, 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 temple, on the
top OF the head, at the back Of the neck, or be-
hind fdt the orbits, and occasionally pain mani
that 1t is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted and at times as
In some cases it becomes SO revoitingly ofFen...
sive as to render the sufferer an object of dis
gust to himself as well as to others.
gested, causing the nose to be stopped up, some
times on one side. sometimes on the other. and
often en- on both, giving rise to disagreeable,
violent and prolonged paroxysms of sneezing.
me voice is weak, indistinct and husky, or of
auay sS9ss sort Of
hoarseness and discordauce. There is also
sense Of irritation in the throat, and frequent
mp to seag the parts Of hegm Iodqc
somo cases patients complain of an uncomfort-
able feeling of fullness, or a choky sensation in
most constant dryness for the Temporary relief
Of which they have to swallow frequently.
Others, again, spesk Of constant bad or nsuse-
The stomach generally suffers more or less,
and becomes weak and irritable, the appetite Is
nP TSe nsten sne Dad IN the morn
mental or physical labor with the usual facility.
Is nervous, depressed in spirits at times fearful
timid, agitated and inclined to ~drowsiness and
Impairment seriously threatened.
The mucuOus membrane soon becomes NOR.
spite of the utmost care becomes affected from
the causes, 80 that breath OF wind upon
the Innings of the nose or throat, becomes pro
duct1ve OF a cold and gives rise to serious dis
turbances OF the respiratory organs Thus the
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
colds, each attack aggravatlng the disease by
giving 1t new impulse, and involving a larger
extent OF surface than its predecessor. In this
manner the difficulty spre ads from organ to or
.ne cRbyx trashea and
!urther, 1t reaches the finer Tamifcations of the
bronchi. when but slight impulse is REQUIRED
% SEND II to the lungs. Catarrh may, and often
does, affect other organs in the body. especiaiIv
nose q containing mucous membrane, such as
inc stomach, bowels, kidneys etc.
= BY the employment of proper inh stations and
Compound Oxygen treatment in the form of
medicated yapor (not steam or spray) we are
able to produce immediate and direct action
upon tne diseased surface in the larnyx and
me nasal passages, for air will find Its way
INTO the remotest and intricate csvities, where
7 Y Is utterly apostolic to make fluid applica-
lois. by AZ means 'ery case cen be c1red.-
Persons desiring treatE ent by this system of
practice cal use the remedies at home rs we'll
Venience or hindrance from business whatever.
! nave seen SO many Of these cases cured that
90 not consider any case hopeless unless both
nhalations aid as in dissolving the mucus and,
N contracting and healing the cavities which
nothing can do with the same success.
The very best reference from those already
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire to consult with me in regard
o their cases had better call at the office for
and examination, but II impOs--
ible to do SO, can write for q copy of my
Medical Treatise, containing List of questions.
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u. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. d..
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