Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-07-17
CATARRH.

CATARRH.
The term Catarrh is applied to peculi ar 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 iu its nature at different times. In some
there Is M an almost constant flow of clear. acrid
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.
tienes feel as though their whole head 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 drop
ping into the throat of the morbid matter from
ally favors the flow downward, his rest is fire.
quently disturbed from this cause. Many suffer
eIf are obliged to lie with the head very much
of comfort
Ia 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 mbarrasses respiration and creates
sensation OF irritation and uneasiness in the
affected locality. which gives rise to a constant
and almost irresistible desire to relieve the dis
comfort by drawing the mucus into the tn roat,
so as, to eject it by the mouth. This practice,
popularly known as "hawking" is Character,
istic of catsrrh, and proves as Embarrassing to
the one affected as it is disagreeable to those
Again, the offensive matter hardens and de-
posits itself on the membrane in the shape of
dry, hard concretions, which are discharged by
way of the ostrils or throat in Jumps or frag-
ments OF a deep green tint. In some cases
these incustrations accumulate to such an ex-
tent ten t.. as to form a 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-
BILE size is expelled on which there are general
% ~ traces OF h, pioou, put In some cases the cast
shape of the nasal cavity. This condition is in
dicative of liberation, which, in time may de-
a subsequent flattening of that organ.
Cases are occasionally met with in which
thick, viscid, Shiny secretion coats the mem
brane OF the nasal cavities, and then putrifes,
giving rise to stencil which is really overpow.
ering and sufficiently fetid to poison the atmos-
phere OF whole room; and there are others in
suspended, causing an unpleasant feeling of
dryness, heat and feverishness in the head and
nose-a condition popularity known as "Dry
The disease speedily extends to the air cayi.
ties of the bones of the forehead and face, Civ
ing rise to distressing sensation of heavy
cially In the region above and between the
eyes, and to feeling of fullness, heat, irrita.
tlon 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 SON o. particular part. as in the temple, on the
top OF the head, at the back of the neck, or be-
hind the orbits and occasionally pain mani
Test tests itself in the face Of SO severe character
that II Is frequently mistaken for neuralgia.
sumes an exceedingly fetid and sickening odor,
In some cases it becomes SO revoltingiy often.
| sive as to render the sufferer an object of dis
himgelf q n
The nasal membrane Is thickened and con.
gested. causing the nose to be stopped up, some.
often on both, giving rise to a disagreeable.
| stufy sensation in the head, and occasiouine
violent and prolonged paroxysms of sneezing.
| nasal character, displaying a sort of sniffinp
quality. Oftentimes there is a Continuous.
hoarseness and discordarce There is also a
attempts to clear the parts of phlegm, protuc-
ing the sound "nem," more or less forcibIv In
some cases patients complain of an uncomfort-
the throat, and in others of distressing and al.
most constant dryness for the Temporary relief
OF which tney have. to swallow frequently.
Others, again, speak of a 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
capriclous and nearly always bad in the morn
ing. The patient is langu.d, unable to perform
mental or physical labor with the usual facility.
IN spirits at times fearful
sleep, the memory weakened aud perm anent
impairment seriously threatened.
Inc mucuous membrane soon becomes NOR
bidly sensitive to unfavorable Influences :and in
SPITE of the utmost care becomes affected from
the slightestcanses,s so that breath of:wir upon
the Innings of the nose or tn ,oat bacon, &c Iro
ductive OF cold and gives rise to serions f dis
turbances of the respiratory organs Tbus the
patient is subject to frequent ard repeated
giving it new impulse, and involving q iaroeyy a.
extent OF SURFACE than lis predecessor In this
manner the difficulty spreads from organ to or
brono HAL tubes until encroaching further and
further: 1t reaches the finer ramifcations of the
bronchi, when but slight impulse is required
does, affect otfer organs in the body, especially
those containing mucous membrane, such "a
the stomach, bowels. kidneys. etc.
BY the employment of proper inh alations and
compound Oxygen treatment in the form Of
medfcated yapor (not steam or spray) we are
able to produce immediate and direct action
upon the diseased surface in the larnyx and
the nasal passages, for air viii find its wey
into the remotest and intricate cavities. where
Us y Is utterly Impossible to make fluid appltca
ti0ns. BY !ntse means .'ery case ccr be erred
Persons desiring treatr ent by this system OF
practice ca1 use the re,aedies at homs as well |
as at our office, and which will cause no incon-
venience OF hiIdrance from business wSatayer
! nave seen SO many OF these cases cured that
90 not conNder any casa hopeless, unless both
inhalations aid us in dissolving the mucns and md
IN contracting and healing the cavities. which
nothing can DO with the same success
me very best reference from those already
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire to consult with me In regard
to their cases had better call at the office for
and examination, but If limos |
s1ble to do SO, can write for a copy Of NV
Medical Treatise, containing list Of questions.
NJ. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D..
HoLLENBEcK BLOCK,
Corner Second and Spring sts, Los Angeles. !
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