On scarlatina : in a letter addressed to his son, in which is contained cases of angina sine efflorescentia, scarlatina anginosa, benigna, maligna vel angina gangrenosa, and their sequelae : also, observations on various therapeutic agents that have been employed in the treatment of scarlatina / by William Ingalls.

  • William Ingalls
Date:
1837
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Credit: On scarlatina : in a letter addressed to his son, in which is contained cases of angina sine efflorescentia, scarlatina anginosa, benigna, maligna vel angina gangrenosa, and their sequelae : also, observations on various therapeutic agents that have been employed in the treatment of scarlatina / by William Ingalls. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    R. Supercarbonatis Sodse 5 ii. Aquae - - - - i viii. M. To a teaspoonful of this solution add a wine glass of warm water; of this take a wine glass full every three hours ; it is not to be drunk at once, but by the teaspoonful at a time every few minutes, and swallowed slowly till the whole be consumed. At the expiration of every three hours the process is to be re- peated. [See page 4th.] SupERCARBONAs PoTASSiE. A half drachm of this article dissolved in a pint of balm tea, for common drink, is a very good substitute for the dilute solution of the supercarbonate of soda. Mucilaginous and farinacious drinks are of great advantage in soothing the irritation in the fauces, as well as affording a suit- able diet. Gargarisma. There is a variety of gargles recommended which appear to be more the result of caprice than judgment. Those who prefer acids may use the dilute sulphuric acid in sage tea, in the proportion of five drops of the acid to a wine glass of the tea, to be given according to circumstances. Capsicum Annuum, is a warm, powerful stimulant, pro- moting digestion, and obviating flatulency. Its abuse, how- ever, produces visceral obstructions and an iiiflammatory dis- position in the system. In the West Indies it has been employed both externally and internally in the sore throat. I have never employed it in Scarlatina. Vesicatoria. For the cure of Scarlatina vesicatories are inapplicable. The sensibility of the skin, and the irritability of the muscular system, heightened by the inflamed state of the cutaneous organ, render topical stimulants of doubtful efficacy. The virus stimulates the whole system, and imparts