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WHOOPING COUGH. 
~ This cough seldom affects adults, but often proves fatal to chil- 
dren. This cough is convulsive, and is named from its peculiar 
whoop-like sound. It is infectious. humMeies ged 
tever hurts the digestion, obstructs the perspiration, or relaxes 
ds, disposes to this disease ; consequently, its cure must de- 
the 
nd up on cleansing and strengthening the stomach, braci 
solids, and at the same time, promoting perspiration and the. 
rent secretions. es ; es a 
‘The diet must be light, as chicken broth, and light 
meats, panada, &c. The drink may be hyssop, or pennyroy I tea, 
sweetened with honey or sugar candy, small wine whey, or, ifthe - 
patient be weak, he may sometimes be allowed a little wine and loaf — 
sugar. 
and a. Burgundy pitch plaster kept constantly between the shoulders. — 
When the disease proves very. violent, it will be necessary, instead 
of it, to apply a blistering plaster. seen ik 
On recovery, when the disease has been protracted and weaken- 
ing, tonics, and antispasmodics may be administered. 
HICCOUGH, OR HICCUP. _ = 
_The hiccup is a convulsive motion of the stomach and midriff. 
; Tue cause.—Acrid, irritating matter in the stomach, a morbid 
ensibilit from disease, drunkenness, too great fulness, on:tesaniin 
The diaphragm is affected by sympathy. 2 
