The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-10-27
TUBERCULOSIS. WHAT SHOULD
WE Do ABOUT 1T AND WITH 1T
BY b + Kneece, M. D., Newberry
Health Department,


oerculosis, usually means that this |
' div: dual at once becomes extremely
sensitive Of his condition ard con-
5 ders himself doomed to shortened,
and torturing existence,
cstracized by society, burden to his
family and a menace to his friends,
with but the one and inevitable out
come, death, to look forward 10
Such thoughts however should new
er exist, for tuberculosis encountered
N its earlier stages can in large
majority of cases be arrested; and
even many Of tho far advanced cases,
particularly If ono lung only be in
Owed, can be sufficiently arrested as
o allow tho individual to live a use.
.ul and happy life, limited only to
'ommon sense, healthful routine and
cstricted from doing heavy labor,
There has been no new discovery
% prompt these statements, nor are
we offering anything original, great
'r startling. 1t In simply the Sanatori-
I'm treatment, FIRE h air, good food,
ounlight, graduated exercise when In
Heated, and artificial pnuemo-thorax
ntelligently applied by a physician
rained in tuberculosis work. sup
'orted always by the heartiest coop
ration of the patient himself.
Thn -
'erculosis very early in it's course
'annot be over estimated, for an ear
knowledge Of the condition of the
'atl2nt not only materially in
'reases the patients chances for a
ornament arrest Of the disease, but
he be properly instructed he will
i've without spreading the disease to
hose with whom he may come in con-
act and need not be abhorred by So
'iety.
1t Is now generally believed by the
tuberculosis specialists that approxi-
nately 80 per cent. of all persons are
some age in life infected with tu-
'erclc bacillus, and by far the most
If these infection take place before
dult life is reached. Not all Of these
ercentages develop active tubercu
osis, 1t being necessary for some ad-
|itional weakening influence to bring
put the activity. However, should this
dded influence bring about activity
Turing childhood, the tuberculosis
'ould run a more rapid and more fa-
al course.
There are many diseases and condi-
ions that may be classed as assist.
'nts to the germ Of tuberculosis in
is deadly work, but the mere impor-
ant Of these are colds, influenza,
measles, scarlet fever and whooping
ough, and such conditions that favor
he development and spread Of these
lseases, as insufficient and improper
tothlng and food, poor hygenic sur
oundings, poor ventilation and lack
proper quarantine.
When one notices lack of the US
tal 'pep" and vigor, feels like more
less tired rather often, develops
Slight cough or regular clearing Of
hr"at ii the mornings, colds that per-
list, appetite below par, and perhaps
sleeplessn"s:. with or without a loss
/ weight, !; is s!.fc;tn. cause to be
alarmed AMI visit to the doctor for
thorough examination it is i'm order.
children who fail to romp and play
s they normally should anil who are
n any way 5e'ow par, had best be
;iven special chest examination .n
:llnlc day set apart as a part of he
york connected with the medical in
ipection of school children as now
equired by state law.
1t would be well if each countv
could provide sanatorium for tu
berculosis cases, a visiting nurse for
nose curing at home, and an open-
air school for pre-tuberculosis child
'en, but until such is established GER
talnly number of counties could
'rm league, be given state and
ounty appropriations and thus pro-
''N '"i N'N wy i'lioH VI an lnSCltu-
on for such individuals who could
OF afford the higher rate Of a pri-
ate sanatorium, located perhaps in
ONE distant state. What would YOUR
ounty do if asked to taMe part in
uch Il league?
SUMMARIZE you feel that YOU
ave fair number of the early
of tuberculosis, lose no time
ut consult ply. cian at once.
If you have the di ease by anv of
IS pet names, Spot on your lungs"
The Old Dog" "Consumption" or
my other, buck up, smile and put up
| game fight. You can win if YOU trv
nd try hard enough.
If YOU have no County Health De-
'aitm"nt, no visiting nurse and no
tuberculosis organizations urge vour
legislators to make efforts to get
hem.
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