Cases illustrative of the efficacy of various medicines admiinistered by inhalation in pulmonary consumption; in certain morbid states of the trachea and bronchial tubes, attended with distressing cough; and in asthma / [by Charles Scudamore].

  • Charles Scudamore
Date:
1830
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Credit: Cases illustrative of the efficacy of various medicines admiinistered by inhalation in pulmonary consumption; in certain morbid states of the trachea and bronchial tubes, attended with distressing cough; and in asthma / [by Charles Scudamore]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    at the upper part of the left lung-. I drew the conclusion that each lung was tuberculated; that tubercles occupied the right extensively; and that there was, in all probability, some ulceration at its apex. I directed a blister to the chest; a minim dose of hydrocyanic acid, at noon and at night, in in- fusion of roses, adding to the day draught some sulphate of magnesia. I prohibited animal food. He entered immediately on the use of the iodine inhalation combined with conium. I enjoined great quiet; for he found himself unfavourably excited by any bodily exercise or by mental exertion. The chest was much relieved by the blister. On the healing of the skin, I directed the use of the compound vinegar lotion, to be applied just tepid, and afterwards the use of the flesh-brush. He was sensible of a very soothing influence from the inhalation: it caused an easy expecto- ration, relieved the cough most satisfactorily, and rendered the breathing at once comfortable. In two days, the pulse was 56; the animal
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