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_ Those who are of a fretfnl temper, who indulge in spiri ious liquo 
or who breathe unwholesome air, are most liable to this disease... __ 
_ We would recommend, chiefly, for the cure of a nervous const mp- 
tion, a light and nourishing diet, plenty of exercise in a free open air, 
and the use of such bitters as-brace and strengthen the stomach ; as 
gentian root, camomile, hoarhound, colombo, &¢. .’Fhese may be 
infused in water or wine, and a glass of it drank frequently... ) 
-. It will greatly assist the digestion, and promote the cure of this 
disease, to take twice.a day, twenty or thirty drops of the elixir of | 
vitriol in a glass of wine or water.. ‘The chalybeate wine is likewise 
an excellent medicine in this case ; it Strengthens the solids, and 
powerfully assists Nature in the formation of good blood... nth: 
What is called a. ic consumption, cannot be cured with- 
out first removing the di by which itis AC 
Thus, when a consumption proceeds from the scrofula, the scurvy, 
asthma, the venereal disease, &c., a due attention must. be paid to 
the malady from whence it arises, and the regimen and medicine 
directed accordingly. " 
When excessive evacuations of any kind-occasion a consumption, 
they must not only be restrained, but the patient's strength must be — 
restored by gentle exercise, nourishing diet and generous cordials. 
Young and delicate mothers often fall into consumptions by givin 
suck too long.. As soon as they perceive their strength and appetite 
begin to fail they ought immediately to wean the child, or pr 
other nurse, otherwise they cannot expecta cure, _ 
Before we quit this subject, we would earnestly recor men 
all,as they wish to avoid consumptions, to take as much. exi 
sobriety. Consumptions owe their present increase not a little to the 
fashion of sitting up late, eating hot suppers, and ‘spending every 
evening over a bowl of punch or other strong liquors. These liquors, 
when too freely used, not only hurt the digestion and spoil the appe- 
— but heat and inflame the blood and set the whole constitution 
on fire, - ‘Fs 
In tracing the various causes of consumption, I entered 
nute details, to ‘put people more upon their guard, as 
when deeply seated seldom admits of a cure, Such be 
the utmost care should be exerted to avoid them. The 
caution I can give is to guard against catching cold, the fru 
| of consumptions and of many other disorders : how this is | 
done, will be more fully. explained when I come to treat of colds and 
coughs, the bane of theyoung, gay, and thoughtless part of the com-_ 
munity, who have no fear of any ill until. it overtakes them, when | 
‘itis generally too late to prevent the fatal consequences. 
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Tet 7 ASTHMA, 
HMA isa spasmodic disease of the lungs, coming on by. 
Persons in the decline of life are most liable to it. | 
Hed into the moist and dry: the former is atten 
