Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-01-18

practical This epidemic Of grip 10 es-
pecially prolific Of mixed infections bee
Ing complicated by other bacillt not
ably the staphylicocci, pneumonococci
and streptococci. 1t seems more Sc
we're and toxic than heretofore and Of
fers more complications. Infection of
sinuses and ear troubles are common
complications that we meet in our spe-
cial practice. The sinuses drain into
the nose. When the affected person
blows his nose he may throw infection
back into the sinuses. Those are lined
by membranes that swell and close the
drainage outlets. Those infections are
most painful and thoroughly dangerous
leading toward mastoiditis for exam
pie. Active infections like grip, and
scarlet fever are highly dangerous and
should be given immediate attention
and care. One of the greatest difficul-
ties ss that The patient often does not
take care of it until the case has be-
come severe. Preventive measures are
plenty of fresh air. guarding against
catching cold, or weakening the power
of resistance in any way. In our prac-
tlce We use vapor treatments and
steam inhalations largely for throat
and sinus troubles. The patient should
go to bed and stay there. keep the
bowels active and use foot baths. hot
lernonades and take the best possible
care of himself
DR.. Cheshire-Most severe in years
1t seems to be severe type and OF
the nervous form with high tempera-
lures. There is more pneumonia fol-
lowing also. AS preventive measures
keep the house well ventilated. Fresh
air Is the great preventive. Not only
at home but in public buildings. stores
and school houses. ETC., the air should
be kept fresh and pure as possible.
Overheating is q first assistant to grip.
Fresh, pure air is the best preventive
Il know. Treatment: The patient
should as soon as he knows he has the
grip, go to bed and stay there until
he gets we'll. Take medicine under the
care of the physician. But the thing
to be impressed upon the sufferer him.
self is that he can't get well quickly
and keep going He should go to bed
and stay there The primary attack
of grip is not SO bad, the relapses are
much more serious. After the re-
lapses. one. two or three as it may be.
medicines that work we'll in primary
attacks fall on the second or third re-
lapse. The complications of grip are
serious. 1t is common to hear the
statement that the patient hasn't felt
we'll since an attack OF grip" months
before. Kidney and lung troubles and
other complications trace back to GER
tain attacks Of grip which have been
neglected.
DR.. Devine-This epidemic OF grip is
the most malignant since that of 1891.
Complications seem about the same
except less bowel trouble than In the
epilemic referred TO. 1t is a dangerous
disease. particularly so when 1t attacks
the aged
Preventive measures? Keeping in
In even temperatures, avoiding con-
tagion from crowds and thru those
who are suffering from the disease.
plenty OF good fresh air and plenty OF
outdoor exercise. As to treatment a
physician should be called for medical
treatment. Good home treatment Is to
stay at home and keep warm. remaia
quiet, in bed if possible. avoiding
nervous strain, keep an even tempera-
ture in the rooms, avoid chilling, drink
plenty Of good hot water. preferably
TO hot lemonade, which may arouse a
perspiration that might, In case OF
carelessness, result In further catch
ing cold" Avoid relapses by taking
the best care OF yourself.
DR.. Johrson-Yes. grip is q danger
Gus disease One reason II Is especial-