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BRONCHITIS, 



Is an inflammation of tlie mucus lining of the 

 Bronchial tubes, and, while often a result of 

 other diseases, (those of the lungs), it unfortu- 

 nately often presents in an original and formid- 

 able shape. 



SYMPTOMS. 



Irritation and very annoying tittilation in 

 Bronchial regions; a disagreeable painful cough; 

 hurried breathing; short, quick pulse; and is 

 often accompanied with a rattling sound which 

 is readily discovered on placing your ear at the 

 side of the chest just behind the fore leg. 



TREATMENT. 



Place in a well ventilated stall that is not 

 subject to sudden blasts of piercing air, if in 

 winter, but, if in summer keep him in the coolest 

 and most airy stall the stable contains; only 

 observing strictly that it is not impregnated with 

 a damp air. If the horse has much fever give 1 

 teaspopnful of Tr. Aconite and Sweet Spirits 

 Nitre in equal proportion every hour until 

 febral excitement subsides; apply paste of 

 Mustard and Vinegar by rubbing well in the 

 hair over bronchial region, and, likewise over the 

 chest where there is any apparent threatening of 

 pleura or lungs. Clothe the horse according to 

 state of atmosphere, and, should he be growing 

 weaker, give 1 ounce of Sweet Spirits of Nitre 

 and the same quantity of Aromatic Spirits of 

 Amonia 3 times per day in pint of cold water. 



