Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-07-15
CATARRH.

CATARRH.
The term Catarrh is applied to peculiar dis
prevails to an alarming extent. and is product
I've OF very serious consequences
me e. most prominent 5I and characteristic fea-
ing in its nature at different times. In some
there Is an almost constant flow of clear scrid
huld, but oftener an offensive, purulent, or
muco-purulent, greenish-yellow matter is Sc
creted, which accumulates in the nostrils or
drops into the throat, necessitating its frequent
removal by blowing the nose or expectoration,
and often by both processes. Sometimes pa.
tients feel as though their whole head was in a
state of rottenness, SO great is the amount of
patient is greatly annoyed BY the Constant @ rop ne
ping into the throat of the morbid m after from
the head and as recumbent position natur-
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
In others, tough, viscid and offensive phleem
collects behind and above the soft palate in
the passage between the throat and head, ad-
Judgement embarrasses respiration and creates
sensation of irritation and uneasiness in the
affected locality, which gives rise to constant
and almost irresistible desire to relieve the dix
comfort by drawing the mucus into the throat.
SO as to eject it by the mouth. This rracfice
p9pulaariy S known xr,s as hawking" Character
around him.
Again, the offensive matter hardens and de-
posts itself on the membrane in the shape of
dry, hard concretions, which are discharged by
way of the nostrils or throat in lum ps OF frae-
mel ments Of deep green tint. In some cases
these 1ncustrations accumulate to such an ex-
tent as to form regular plug in the nose,
which obstructs breathing and produces serious
adhere to the point of attachment tn at their Re-.
moval usually requires the most violent efforts:
not unfrequently they have to be torn from the
BILE size is expelled, on which there are senersi-
ly traces of blood, but in some cases the cast
presents tubular appearance, being of exact
dicative of liberation, which, in time nav dos
troy, the bony structure of the nose and produce
subsequent flattening of that organ.
thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the mem
brane of the nasal cavities, and then putrifes,
giving rise to stencil which is really overpow-
erfng and sufficiently fetid to poison the atmos-
phere Of a whole room; and there are others in
which all the secretions of the membrane are
sSuspended causing an unpleasant feeling Of
nose-s no condition popularity known as DRY
The disease speedily extends to the air cavf-
ing rise to distressing sensation of heavy
weight or compression over the forehead. espe-
eyes and to a feeling OF fuliness. 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
Sometimes there is pain obstinately fixed in
some particular part, as in the temple on the
top Of the head. at the back of the neck, or be-
tests itself in the face of SO severe a character
that it is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted, and at times as
sumes an exceedingly fetid and sickening Odor
In some casesi it becomes SO revoltingly offen-
sive as to render the sufferer an object of dis
gust to himself as well as to others.
10 N T11oy 1prQ- 10 y, f,fo1,ov ,nA
gested, causing the nose to be stopped up, some
times on one side sometimes on the other, and
often on both, giving rise to .disagreeable,
stufy sensation in the head, and occasioning
violent and prolonged paroxysms of sneezing
The voice is weak, indistinct and husky, OF Of
nssY nai cha5sesef Displaying sort Of smiling
hoarseness and discordauce. There is also a
sense of irritation in the throat and frequent
Attempts mp to eleas the parts Of phegm gIodpc
soIhe cases patients complain of an uncomfort-
able feeling OF fullness, or choky sensation in
most constant dryness for the temporary relief
OF which they have to swallow frequently,
Others, again, spesk Of constant bad or nause-
GUS taste in the mouth or throat.
The stomach generally suffers more or less,
and becomes weak and irritable, the appetite is
capricious, and nearly always bad 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
bidly sensitive to unfavorable leinfuences: :and in
the slightest causes, SO that breath oi:wind upon
the Innings Of the nose or throat, becomes pro-
duStive OF cold, & and gives rise to serious dis
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
colds, each attack aggravating the disease by
extent Of surface than its predecessor. In this
manner the difficulty spreads from organ to or
gan. invading the throat. larnyx, trachea and
further it reaches the finer Iamifcations of the
bronchi, when but slight impulse is required
to send it to the lungs. Catarrh may, and often
those containing mucous membrane such as
the stomach, bowels, kidneys. etc.
By the employment OF proper inhalations and
medicated vapor (not steam or spray
able to produce immediate and direl
upon the diseased surface. in the larnyx,.
into the remotest and intricate cavities whore
1t is utterly Impossible to make fluid applica-
sSng by s pe
practice can use the re,aedies at home as we'll
as at our Office, and which will cause no incon-
have seen SO many OF these cases cured that
do not consider any casa hopeless, unless both
lungs are seriously involved. Even then the
in contracting ar. healing the cavities, which
nothing cer n the same success.
The very --s reference from those already
cured.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire to consult with me In regard
to their cases had better call at the Office for
consultation and examination, but If imp0s-
sible to do go can write for . copy of my
Medical Treatise, containing list Of questions.
Address
M. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.,
HoLLENBEcK BLOCK.
Corner second and Spring sts.. Los Angelex
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