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Another important measure in these cases should be particu- 

 larly mentioned, to wit; clysters of cold water; these may be used 

 freely, without stint. Cold cloths, placed upon the abdomen and 

 genitals, are highly valuable. These things are mentioned for the 

 encouragement of those who may not be able to have the better and 

 more powerful means before explained. 



HYDROPHOBIA. 



In regard to removing the irritation of the throat, Dr. Hooper 

 tells us that it has never been effectually fulfilled in any other way 

 than by the use of ice taken internally. Here also the prolonged 

 shallow-bath that greatest of all hydropathic appliances would be 

 of signal benefit. Ice cannot be had in all situations and it is a 

 satisfaction to know that in hydropathy there are various means of 

 arriving at the same end. 



In connection with the swallowing of ice, or the cold shallow- 

 bath, whichever might be used, or both in connection, clysters of 

 cold water, often repeated would be a serviceable means, not only to 

 arrest the trouble at the throat but the nervous symptoms generally. 

 If the patient should be very weak, tepid water could be used in- 

 stead. 



WHOOPING-COUGH. 



The treatment recommended for cough is applicable here. The 

 wet jacket will be found peculiarly serviceable. Any tendency to 

 general feverishness should be combated on general principles laid 

 down elsewhere. As to what amount is to be given, the nature of 

 the case should determine. One patient may need few baths a day, 

 another many; and, in all cases, enough of the water-processes 

 should be followed out to keep the general fever constantly in 

 check. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS. 



Treatment, from the beginning, should be of the most active 

 kind. The great object is to subdue the fever and quell the pain. 

 Cooling wet-packs, often repeated, cool sitting baths, rubbing the 

 whole back much with the hands wet in the coldest water, and with 

 ice, are the means. The pain should, as far as possible, be kept sub- 

 dued. The extremities should be kept warm. The warm or vapor- 

 bath, alternating now and then with the cold treatment, is useful. 

 But the great reliance is to be placed upon cold, pure, soft water, 

 to be drunk frequently. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGS. 



According to the symptoms, we use the wet sheet pack, folded 

 wet sheet, wet compresses, shallow baths and rubbing wet sheets, 



