Consumption; Its Early and Remediable StagesWalton and Maberly, 1862 - 447 páginas |
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... greater dread of it than of any other chronic disease . This is well based upon the facts of the widely spread cases of the disease , the opportunity which nearly all persons have of tracing its progress from a certain point , and the ...
... greater dread of it than of any other chronic disease . This is well based upon the facts of the widely spread cases of the disease , the opportunity which nearly all persons have of tracing its progress from a certain point , and the ...
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... with so high an autho- rity as Sir James Clark , if the want of success which has attended our efforts to arrest the progress of phthisis is greater than has attended all efforts to arrest B 2 PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS . 3.
... with so high an autho- rity as Sir James Clark , if the want of success which has attended our efforts to arrest the progress of phthisis is greater than has attended all efforts to arrest B 2 PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS . 3.
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Edward Smith. phthisis is greater than has attended all efforts to arrest the progress of any other disease , accompanied by an equal destruction of the organ with which it is associated ; and it is only the great prevalence of the ...
Edward Smith. phthisis is greater than has attended all efforts to arrest the progress of any other disease , accompanied by an equal destruction of the organ with which it is associated ; and it is only the great prevalence of the ...
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... greater breadth and fairness . In considering this question , it must be remarked that the tubercle is not the cause , but only one conse- quence of the disease . This , at the present moment , is in part practically admitted , and in ...
... greater breadth and fairness . In considering this question , it must be remarked that the tubercle is not the cause , but only one conse- quence of the disease . This , at the present moment , is in part practically admitted , and in ...
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... and gonorrhoea . Avicenna remarked upon the greater prevalence of phthisis in cold countries , and Blane affirmed it to be less frequent in hot climates . Rush associated the disease with civilisa- tion , 18 HISTORICAL SKETCH .
... and gonorrhoea . Avicenna remarked upon the greater prevalence of phthisis in cold countries , and Blane affirmed it to be less frequent in hot climates . Rush associated the disease with civilisa- tion , 18 HISTORICAL SKETCH .
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admitted affirm amount appetite average believe blood body breathing bronchi bronchitis carbonic acid cause cavity cells cent chest circulation climate cold colour commonly consideration consumption cough daily debility defect degree deposition of tubercle diminution disease disliked dyspnoea early phthisis early stage effect elimination of fluid epiglottis epithelium evidences exertion existence expectoration FBS Mk Ba feeble follows frequently function hæmoptysis heat Hence importance increase indicates induced influence innervation inquiry inspiration irritation larynx latter less lessened lungs membrane milk moderate mucous mucous membrane muscles muscular muscular system myalgia nature nitrogenous north cliff nutrition observed occurs ordinary period persons perspiration pharynx present quantity rapidity reference regarded remedy respiration skin specific gravity spirometer spirometry stage of phthisis supply temperature tendency throat tion tissues treatment tubercular urine Ventnor vesicles vital actions vital capacity vital powers weight whilst whole wind
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Página 11 - ... also manifest ; the intercostal spaces are hollow and rhomboidal, agreeably to the configuration of the bone ; hypochondriac region lank and retracted; the abdomen and flanks contiguous to the spine; joints clearly developed, prominent, devoid of flesh ; so also with the tibia, ischium and humerus ; the spine of the vertebrae, formerly hollow, now protrudes, the muscles on either side being wasted ; the whole shoulder blades apparent like the wings of birds. If in these cases disorder of the...
Página 417 - Europe, in one of the finest climates; and the city itself is clean, airy, and abounds in every convenience, and in most luxuries. As for the environs of Pau, they are certainly beautiful. The Gave serpentines through the charming undulating country that surrounds the town. Grain, meadows, and vine...
Página 297 - Continental physicians, they have hitherto had less than their due influence, and the principle as such is comparatively little recognised, or brought into general application. In truth, common usage takes for the most part a directly opposite course ; and, under the notion or pretext of quiet, seeks to repress all direct exercise of this important function in those who are presumed to have any tendency to pulmonary disorders.
Página 11 - Voice hoarse; neck slightly bent, tender, not flexible, somewhat extended; fingers slender, but joints thick; of the bones alone the figure remains, for the fleshy parts are wasted; the nails of the fingers crooked, their pulps are shrivelled and flat, for, owing to the loss of flesh, they neither retain their tension nor rotundity; and, owing to the same cause, the nails are bent, namely, because it is the compact flesh at their points which is intended as a support to them ; and the tension thereof...