The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-05-27

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stages before there have been any symp.
toms which would lead to a suspicion
that the disease existed.
The first symptoms of the disease
may be loss OF appetite and loss O.
weight, fatigue on slight exertion, gen.
eral feeling of languor lack of energy
and ambition, rapid pulse, fever in the
afternoon and evening and a cough
which is most noticeable in the morning
Gradual loss of weight should make q
person suspicious and should cause him
to seek the best medical aid for careful
| physical examination and examination
of the sputum micro scopically for evil
dence of consumption germs (bacili)
AS the disease progresses the symptoms
| become more distinctive. The evident
| wasting, the daily fever and unnatural
brightness of the eyes, the flushed
| cheeks, the night sweats and the con-
| tinued cough and expertoration, indicate
more definitely, the invasion of the
disease.
Hemorrhage from the lungs, follow
ing or associated with any of these more
or less characteristic symptoms will
point with reasonable certainty to the
existence of consumption. Any or all
of these symptoms should cause the
patient to seek at once the most com
petent medical advice. Unfortunately,
many consumptiyes fail to heed the
advice given them. This is especially
true in the earlier stages of the disease
when the patient instead of availing
himself of II method of cure, spends a
large portion of his time in trying to
persuade himself, his friend and even
his physician, that an error has been
made in his case. TO such patients the
evidence brought out by the symptoms
presented by physical examination of
the lungs and a microscopical examina-
ton of the sputum, counts but little.
This is unfortunate not only for the
consumptive, but for all others also.
If you have consumption follow the
golden rule: "Do unto others as you
would that they should do unto you. "
1t is not necessary that you give the
disease to others. l have already de-
scribed how to avoid doing SO. Don't
ever spit on any floor or on any walk.
Refer to How the Sputum may be de-
stroyed' under prevention.
Don't swallow the sputum you cough
up. 1t is often cause of reinfection.
Many patients who would recover from
the original infection,i cause incurable
disease by swallowing the germ-laden
sputum.
Be hopeful and cheerful. Remember
that consumption is often durable dis
ease. 1t is not difficult to cure con-
sumption in its early stages and it is
remarkable how life can be prolonged
in patients who are quite far advanced
in the disease, but who keep up a con-
tinuous fight by living in the open air,
following medical advice as to exercise,
diet and mode of living. 1t is not Sc
much matter of medicine as correct
living, proper food, proper exercise and
out of-door lite.
Live out of doors as much as possible
Keep at least one window open in your
I.,l Il, tfrht int ~
summer. Don't be afraid of night air
Night air is the only air that you should
breathe between 3 and z. NJ. and s
and 7 A. NJ. Night air is neither un-
wholesome nor unhealthy.
Fresh air, particularly cold air, slim
ulates all the functions of the body to
greater activity, and increases the
number of red blood corpuscles in the
blood.
Select a room which has an abundance
of sunlight the largest, sunniest and
| best ventilated room that you can get.
| | f possible select dry climate with al
| least modern elevation, perfectly
hilly. At any rate, do not live in a
house situated on low wet ground OF
| too much shaded by trees. Sunlight is
| the greatest enemy of consumption
germ The direct rays of the sum- how
ever are very eXhausting to a consump-
tive, who should keep his head and
shoulders well protected when out OF
doors.
A gravelly soil of good depth, situated
on slope, makes an ideal site for 8
consumptive's home.
Ifyou must work select an out door
occupation requiring but little manua
labor. A change from city life with
| work indoors, to open air life in the
country, will often accomplish excellent
results.
Rest, almost absolute rest, is needed
| Persons who have fever, rapid pulse
are below weight, should not take any
exercise at all. AS the fever disappear rs
| and as patient gains in strength exer
| else may be gradually taken, but fatigue
must be guarded against.
Breathe through your nose not your
| mouth. Keep out of crowds and away
| from dust, smoke and dampness. Eat
an abundance of properly cooked
wholesome and easily digested food