The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1890-04-18
DR.. HARTMAN
On oonsumption-Is Consumption
Iucurable?
zxactly what TO DO and what to take
Hope and Help for ALL.

at the present time, that consumption can
be transmitted from generation to genera
$ ton by families tainted with it. Second
Age seems 10 operate as factor in the pro-
duction of consumption, as most cases occur
between the ages of eighteen and thrty-six
years. Third-Thin blood (mal-nutrition)
Ii, for any reason, the digestion is not good,
the blood soon becomes impoverished, and
the subject made more liable to this disease.
FOurth--Consttution disease, Any other
constitutional disease Gas scroiuSa or syph-
ilis) greatly Increases the liabilities to con-
sumption. Fifth-Cliplate. Low, damp,
or malarial localities are especially provoca-
tive of consumption, Slxth-Hablts. Peo-
pile of sedentary, Incorporate, vicious, or
debasing habits are likely TO fall an easy
prey. Seventh Mental causes. Over study,
mental depression, worry, or long-continued
mental excitement. Eighth-Occupation
People whose occupation expose them to ir-
ritant exhaations or noxious gases, stone
cutters or miners. Ninth-Effects of acute
disease. Measles, pneumonia and catarrh
are frequent causes of consumption, Tenth
Infection. 1t is believed by many careful
observers that consumption is Infectious
and attendants Of consumptives are liable to
take the disease, although they are in every
other particular free from liabilities.
The cough, which is nearly always one of
the earliest symptoms, is loose cough, with
more or less abundant expectoration, which
at first is mucous, and will float on water,
but as the disease develops, becomes partly
pus, which can be detected by splitting in
clear water, when a portion of it will sink
slowly to the bottom. This kind of sputa
gets more abundant as the disease advances.
The cough is worse on first lying down at
night, on getting up in the morning and
after full meal
There is an unnatural heat of the skin
alternating with cold spells or chills more or
less defined, and sweating, especially at
night. These symptoms, slight at first,
until hectic fever is the result. Loss of
flesh is a prominent symptom, which in
creases as the disease increases, especially
of the body and legs, while the face may re-
tam its usual amount of flesh. Loss of APP
petite, thirst, dyspeptic symptoms, sore
mouth, sore throat, and hoarseness are quite
commonly present, but not always. A feel
ing of exhaustion at the slightest exerton,
shortness of breath, papitation of the heart
all warn the patient of the approaching
end, and yet through it all there is usually
no abatement of the hopefulness of the af
flicted one. The flushed cheek, clear eye
and strong voice helps to deceive both pa
tient and attendants as to the serious nature
of the disease.
The diet should be of the most nourish-
ing kind possible. Fresh meat, fowls, game
fish, milk and eggs should be used frequent
ly from the beginning. Cod-liver oil (Scott's
EmulsOn) is an excellent addition to follow
each meal in cases where it is well borne by
the stomach.
Sleeping rooms should be large, well
ventilated, well lighted, and OH the second
floor The patient should get as much of
the direct sun rays as possible, by walking
out in pleasant weather and sitting or lying
near window through which the sun can
shine when anything prevents cgoing out.
Retire early, and whenever practicable take
an early morning walk. Frequently initiate
the lungs to their fullest capacity by draw
ing the air through small glass tube.
Wear soft flannel next TO the skin when
it can be borne winter and summer, as 1t
protects from the vicssitudes of the weather
better than clothing. Cheerful companions
are of great assistance to any patient Some
thing to engage the mind of the patient part
of the day, light work or amusing games
that do not too much excite the mind, is
also helpful.
But the main reliance of the afflicted is
the great remedy Pe-ru-na. This medicine
has saved great many patients after all
hope had fled and earthly assistance seemed
vain. In advanced cases, where the strength
is rapidly falling and the cough troublesome
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bottle of Pe-rli-na is advisable, but usually
the Pe-ru-na had better che taken without
any change, according to directions on the
bottle. If Pe-ru-na be taken in the first stage
OF the disease the prospect of recovery is
good, especially If the hygenic measures
mentioned are faithfully attended to. Pc
ru-na checks the cough, checks the diar-
rhGa, If any, increases the strength and APP
petite, corrects the digestion. produces
sound sleep in most cases, strengthens the
action of the heart, and consequently lessons
the night sweats in short, it is the most
perfect medicine to meet all the distressing
symptoms of consumption. When taking
Pe-ru-na there is no need for stimulants or
opium or nervines of any kind, for all the
symptoms for which these are ordinarily
used are admirably met by this most excel
lent medicine. A detailed description of a
case in the last stage of consumption cured
by Pe-ru-na, with names and dates, will lie
sent to any address ON application. This
case is an actual demonstration that there is
hope for the victim of consumption after all