Los Angeles herald., 1890-07-16
CONSUMPTION.

troduced by Dr. Williams for the cure of Catarrh
Throat Diseases, Bronchitis, Asthma and Con.
sumption.
CONSUMPTION,
From consumers, "to waste away" usually
applied to the advanced state of lung disease.
The following are prominent symptoms in
the first STAGE. and whenever any of them
exist thorough examination should always
be made, with view to arrest the disease if
shown to exist: There is usually sense of
WEAKNESS upon little exercise, ;T 2 disposition
nt to tRe effect Of cold snd
upon sags mSyns qpss de-
cough, with or without expectoration, ex-
citability upon slight occasions, flying pains
shoulder shoulder i blades. The symptoms ARE are more ore
noticeable toward or during the night; slight
fever in the afternoon. cold feet and hands, or
in many, cases, blue lividity OF the lips and
roots of the finger nails.
Constitutional or tubercular consumption is
a common form OF lung disease. The progress
is slow, but if left to itself no less sure, It
usually begins with dry cough. At first
these tubercules are exceedingly minute, the
patient not at all suspecting their presence.
disease, and then follows the train of symptoms
which leave no doubt as to Its true character.
Sometimes splitting Of M blood OF slight streaks in
deposit or it may be chilly. sensation in the
back followed by more or less heat in the
the S Cheeks. @ sue The % slow " and gradual inroads Of
this form of consumption leave the stomach
and appetite undisturbed for considerable
time Finally, however. hectic fever and
night sweats superyene, preceded by diar-
rhoea. Then the loss Of flesh and strength
becomes rapid, the chest contracts, the features
sharpen, the eye attains an unusual brilltancy,
and the patient begins to realize that he Is in
the last, stage OF confirmed constitutional con-
sumption.
BY the employment of proper inhalations in
the form OF medicated vapor (not steam or
spray we are able to produce immediate and
direct action upon the diseased surface in the
pharynx and the nasal passages, for air will
find its way into the remOtest and intricate
cavities where it is utterly impossible to make
can be cured.
Persons desiring treatment by this system of
practice can use the remedies at home as well
as at our Office, and which will cause no incon-
venience or hindrance from business whatever
have seen SO many of these cases cured that
! do not consider any case hopeless unless both
lungs are seriously involved. Even then the
us in dissolving the mucus and in contracting
and healing the cavities, which nothing else
can do with the same success.
The very best references from those already
cured. lN. .g
CONSULTATION FREE.
Those who desire to consult with me in regard
to their cases had better call at the Office for an
examination, but If impossible to visit the ONCE
personally can write for copy of my medical
treatise, containing list of questions Address
4 M. HILTON WILLIAMS, M. D.,
1877 8. Broadway, Los Angeles, Cal.
Office hours-From A. NJ. to 1890 r. N.
and from 30 to P. N. Sundays excepted.
E,AsT LOS ANGELES LODGE, NO. 23O, A. o.
u u. W.-Meets every Wednesday evening, in
Campbells hall, Truman st. and Downey ave-,
East Los Angeles.