The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-08
Colds That Hang On.

Get thoroly well of FLU" before go
ing back to work or study is advice
that all influenza patients should
heed. Unless the people are made to
realize the dangers that often follow
influenza, many an unsupported case
of tuberculosis will develop. Not only
weeks but months are sometimes re-
quired for a complete recovery from
influenza. AS a matter of fact, if the
lungs have become involved. the per-
iod of recovery as well as the treat
ment should be essentially the same
as for a case Of lung tuberculosis. Not
to take proper time for full recuper-
alton frequently awakens slumbering
tubercular processes, and leads to
serious active cases.
According to the case. histories of
tuberculosis patients, a large number
of them date the beginning of their
enza. or "a cold that hangs on"
There are three signs which call
for an immediate examination of the
lungs. The first is that tired. worn
out feeling" the second is a cough or
cold that hangs on" and the third is
daily rise of temperature, however
slight. in the afternoon. Any of these
signs should demand ready attention
and a prompt examination by a good
physician If the lungs are found free
be made to keep them SO. This can
be done by right living, good food.
and plenty of fresh air. Cough medi-
cines are not only worthless at this
point, but deceive the patient by max
| ing him lose valuable time in taking
| the proper treatment for tuberculosis.
| If the lungs are found infected, proper
| treatment should be taken alta sana-
| torium, or at home under the direc-
| ton of a good physician.
10 hat on hn Ia
| logical result of improper clothing, or
| living and sleeping in super-heated
rooms; so that exposure to sudden
chilling of the body surface will re-
faces of the upper respiratory tract
and produce what we commonly call
| colds
| The colds due to infection, usually
run an acute and rapid course, recov-
| cry taking place, as a rule, in from
| four to six days. After an attack of
! cold due to Infection, there is usual
| ly period of a month or two during
which the person is immune from in
lection colds" unless the vitality and
| from improper living. or the dose of
infection has been an overwhelming
one.
| When a cold hangs on. you may be
sure you need the expert advice and
examination of good physician.
Don't put it Off
Questions and Answers.
| Question: am taking the liberty
| of asking for advice regarding an s.
year-oId child Of mine. She has
| formed such a queer way of making
| her eyes blink and stare and making
| such motions with her mouth. bites
her finger nails. gets along poorly at
school. is pale and nervous. but has a
good appetite Do you think she
might have worms?< I have had sew
eral ask me IL she is well Another
thing troubles her. Her eyes get
| sticky and scabby on the lids and
lashes. Just dry particles form on the
| lashes. lids more or less red 1 have
used eye drops for her eyes. Are the
1 inflamed lids any symptom of indi-
gestion. Please tell me what dark
rings under the eyes of a 9-year-old
! girl indicate. She has them more
i or less. A MOTHER
| Answer-Your daughter is prob
ably anaemic-"run down"-from
what cause 1 do not know as I have
| no history of her case before me-
The dark rings under the eyes. the
| sticky eye lashes and the other symp-
toms you write would seem to indicate
! an anaemic condition and a poor state
| of digestion and nutrition.
| If constipation is present. correct it
by revised diet and exercise and
drinking plentifully of water. Keep
1 her out of doors as much as possible
during the day and have her sleep in