Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-07-26
CATARRH.

CATARRH.
The term CatarIh is applied to peculiar dis
order OF the nostIils 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 iu 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, greenishy yellew 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
matter discharged and SO fetid is its odor. The
patient is greatly annoyed by the constant drop
ping into the throat of the morbid IN after from
the head, and as a recumbent position natur.
ally favors the flow downward, his rest is fire.
quently disturbed from this cause. Many suffer
erf are Obliged to lie with the head veiy much
elevated in order to sleep with some degree
of comfort
In others, tough, viscid and offensive phlegm
collects behind and above the soft palate, in
the passage between the throat and head, ad-
herring to the parts with gluish tenacity. Its
Judgement embarraSses respiration and creates
sensation of irritation and uneasiness in the
affected locality, which gives rise to constant
aud almost irresistible desire to relieve the dis
comfort by drawing the mucus into the throat
so as to eject it by the mouth. This practice
popularly known as "hawking," is cha acter-
istic of catarrh, and proves as embarrassing to
the one ahected as 1t is disagreeable to those
around him.
Again, the offensive matter hardens and de-
posts itself Oh the membrane in the shape of
dry, hard concretions, which are discharged by
way OF the rostiils or throat in Jumps or frag-
ments OF a deep green tint. In some cases
these Investigations accumulate to such an ex-
tent as to form regular plug in the nose,
which obstructs breathing and produces serious
discomfort So firmly do these incrustations
adhere 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.
pie size is expelled, on which there are general
ly traces of blood, but in some cases the cast
presents tubular appearance, being of exact
shape of the nasal cavity. This condition isin
alcative OF liberation, which, in time may des-
subsequent fiattening of that organ
=, Gases are occasionally met with in which a
thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the mem
brane OF the nasal cavities, and then putrifies
giving rise to stencil which is really overpow-
er1ng and sufficiently fetid to poison the atmos-
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 teyerishness in the head and
nose-a condition popularity known as "Dry
The disease speedily extends to the air cayi-
ues OF the bones of the forehead and face Civ
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 uprer 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-
hlnd the orbits, and occasionally pain mani
tests itself in the face of so severe character
that 1t is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
The breath is always tainted and at times as
sumes an exceedingly fetid and sickening odOr.
IN some cases 1t becomes SO revoltingly often.
s1ye as to render the sufferer an object of dis
gust to himself as well as to Others
The nasal membrar g is thickened and con
gested, causing the nose to be stopped up. some.
times on one side. sometimes on the other and
stuffy sensation in the head, and occasioninp
violent and prolonged paroxysms of sneezing.
The voice is weak, fndistin ct and husky, or of
quality Oftentimes there is continuous
hoarseness and discordauce There is also a
sense OF irritation in the throat, and frequent
ing the sound men," more OR less forcibly. In
some 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 il
capricious, and nearly always bad in the morn
ing. The patient is languid unable to perform
mental or physical labor with the usual facility.
Is nervous, depressed in Spirits at times fearf,l
timid, agitated and inclined to drowsiness and
sleep, the memory weakened and permanent
impairment seriously threatened
The mucuOus membrane soon becomes NOR
bidly sensitive to unfavOrabl influences :and in
spite of the utmost care becomes affected from
the slightest causes, so that breath ofwind upon
the Innings of the nose or throat, becomes pro
ductive OF cold. and gives rise to serious dis
patient is subject to frequent and repeated
colds, each attack aggravating the disease by
giving It new impulse, and involving larger
extent OF surface than its predecessor. In this
manner the difficulty spreads from organ to or
gan, invading the throat larnyx, trachea and
bronchial tubes until, encroaching further and
bronchi, when but slight impulse is reouired
to send it to the lungs. Catarrh may, and often
does, affect other organs in the body especially
those containing mucous membrane such as |
the stomach, bowels, kidneys, etc. |
.. By the employment OF proper inhslations and |
Compound oxygen treatment in the form of |
able to produce immediate and direct action
upon the. diseased surface in the larnyx and |
The nasal passages, for air will find its way |
t is utterly impossible to make fluid appliea
ions By these means e fery case cen be cured. |
Persons desiring treatT- ent by this system OF |
Is at our office, and which will cause no incon-
7enience or hindrance from business whatever.
! have seen so many Of these cases cured that
do not consider any case hopeless unless both
ungs are seriously involved. Even then the
nhalations aid us in dissolving the mucus and
n contracting and healing the cavities. which
lothing can do with the same success.
The very best reference from those already
ured.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire to consult with me in regard
o their cases had better call at the Office for
onsultation and examination, but If impos-
ible to do so, can write for a copy of my
fedical Treatise, containing list of question:
.ddress
HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.,
HOLLENBECK BLOCK,
Corner Second and Spring sts Los Angeles.
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