The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1891-01-15
ALL ABOUT i. A BAD Cold
HOW YOU MAY GET IT AND
CUREalT.
The Trouble Explained and Several Remedies
Sugsested-But 1t is Great Deal Easier
to Catch = Cold than to Get Rid
OF It whom Caught. -

ton of the nose, which makes us
sneeze. feel chilly. our head aches. and
we cache in our bones.;' Another i'm
portant symptom is the emulation
from the nose, which causes us to keep
handkerchief in almost constant use,
This affection is more properly called
coryza- Coryza is simply all inflam-
nation OF the lining membrane Of the
nasal cavity. This membrane extends
from the outer edge of the nose to the
upper borders of tho throat.
This membrane is we'll supplied with
blood vessels, and there are minute
cells which exude a clear transparent
fluid called mucous. Now, if a greater
amount of cold air than usual strikes
part of the body that is generally
we'll protected, the emulation of this
mucus fluid is at first checked.
The nerves are irritated, we sneeze,
and an increased flow of mucus takes
place. A cold Whit of air striking the
back of the neck, or the uncovered
head, will produce the same result.
In consequence of this irritation in the
lining membrane of the nasal cavity a
greater amount of blood hurries to this
locality. Whenever there is any more
than the usual amount of blood, the
organ. or membrane, is the more active
and its work increased. The presence
OF this increased quantity of blood
causes inflammation, and the mucus
continues to flow more rapidly.
HOW TO CATCH COLD.
Generally we are caught by the
"cold'' in coming out of heated room.
The blood that circulates near the
surface OF the body flows in increased
quantity on account of active exercise
OF the body or high temperature of a
room. In consequence of this in
creased quantity of the blood the
nerves are irritated, the cells pour
out moisture onto the surface, and we
''perspire" freely. Now, if any por-
ton of the surface of our body is ex-
posed to gust of ''cold" wind, that u.s.
air OF a lower temperature than the
skin, sudden check will be given to
the radiation of heat at the surface,
and local inflammation results.
We may ''catch cold" in the head,
and we have coryza, or when of
more serious nature, influenza. We
may "catch cold'' in the upper part
of the breathing system (not the nose)
and we have laryngitis, or hoarse-
ness. We may "catch cold" on our
lungs, and we have bronchitis, pneu-
monia, emphysema, angina pectoris
and phthisis (consumptiou). We may
"catch coid'' IN the lining membrane
OF the chest cavity, and we have
A cold on the lungs is seri-
Gus. Even if it is only bronchitis,
that is sometimes fatal. But if the
"cold" goes deeper, and we are
stricken down with pneumonia, we
have all we care for in the line of a
"cold."
WHAT TO DO FOR 1T.
The first important thing to do at
the first sign of a cold is to rest.
Give the muscular and nervous system
complete rest. The next step is to
reduce the increased circulation of
the blood at the affected part. This
can be accomplished in several ways.
Ii you have tincture of aconite in the
house, it is one of the best internal
remedies. Place ten drops of the
tincture of aconite in a cup or tum-
bier and add twelve teaspoonfuls of
water to it. This aconite must be
dropped accurately and the water
measured accurately. 1t is not safe to
take into the system more than three
drops of aconite at one dose. As a
dose OF the medicine prepared as here
stated, take one teaspoonful every
hour. Aconite reduces the rapidity of
the circulation of the blood and blunts
the activity of the nerves. -.
Another remedy is a hot mustard
1oot-bath. Pour hot water into a pail
until it is two-thirds full, and stir into
the water a tablespoonful of mustard.
Undress and prepare to retire. Wrap
a heavy blanket or a quilt about you.
sit in chair and place your feet in
the hot mustard water. Keep the
blanket wrapped closely about the
pail and shut yourself we'll within its
folds.
What is the object of this hot foot
bath? 10 relieve the blood pressure
In, the head. There is an unusual
amount of blood rushing to your head,
and in nine cases out of ten your lower
extremities are cold. After about
five minutes of this treatment remove
one foot at time. See how red it is.
Give it a good rubbing with coarse
towel. Rub the other foot in the same
way and get into bed. I will answer
for it that If you have taken four or
i've doses of the aconite previous to
the foot.bath you will pass into re-
Ereshing sleep and wake up the next
morning greatly improved.
II Is also q good plan to apply to
the inside Of tho nnoa y,s.lin> -,