Further observations on the use of ozonized oxygen in the treatment of phthisis / by Arthur Ransome.

  • Arthur Ransome
Date:
1889
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Credit: Further observations on the use of ozonized oxygen in the treatment of phthisis / by Arthur Ransome. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    G February 5, 1889.—Began to take ozone, one cylinder, three times a day. No bad signs. February 12.—Now takes three cylinders three times a day. February 16.—Expectoration moderate in amount B. II. Weight, Jan. 18 122^ lbs. Weight, Feb. 15 130 lbs. „ 25 126i „ „ „ 25 132 „ „ Feb. 1 127i „ „ Mar. 1 132£ „ „ 8 127| „ „ „ 8 133 „ Case 3.—11. H., ast. 17. Admitted May 5th, 1888. Occupation: French polisher. Family History.-—Father and one sister died of phthisis. Almost all patient's uncles on father's side dead from similar causes. Previous History.—Patient has always been somewhat delicate, but never actually ill. Has usually had winter cough. During past winter, cough persistent, more ti-oublesome, and accompanied by expectoration of yellowish mucus. Five or six months previous to admission had haemoptysis in slight amount. No marked loss of flesh or strength. No night sweats. Present Condition.—Fairly well nourished; weight, 114Jibs.; evening temperature, 99'8°. No clubbing of fingers. Respiratory system: Respiratory movements easy and extensive, 22 per minute. Marked depression over third interspace on each side. Right side : Dulness in supra-clavicular, clavicular, and upper part of infra-clavicular regions. Over dull area breath sounds bronchial. No moist sounds. Some increase of vocal resonance at apex. Left: Impaired resonance (slight) above clavicle. No alteration of breath sounds. Posteriorly : Slight wasting in supra-spinous fossa), especially on right side. Right: Dulness in supra spinous and upper part of interscapular regions, with bronchial breathing, but no moist sounds. Increased whispering pectoriloquy, but no other sign of cavity. Left: Normal. Expectoration : Slight, containing bacilli. May 10.—Began ozone inhalations, three cylinders daily, increased to four on June 3rd. June 6.—Signs of softening or, at least, catarrh at right apex. Numerous moist sounds, limited to apex. June 16.—Now takes ozone, three cylinders three times a day. Does not produce cough or any bad symptom. Patient feels somewhat drowsy after inhalations, and sleeps well at night. June 19.—Sputum glairy and dilute, although scanty; not blood- stained ; no bacilli. June 20.—No bacilli. Patient expresses himself as receiving benefit from the ozone. Gaining weight. o o June 25.—B. 0. Moist sounds at right apex have disappeared.
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