GENERAL DISEASES. 231 



MALIGNANT CATARRH, 



A very fatal disease, causing death in from three to 

 seven days, is said to be non-contagious and to result 

 from inflammation induced by exposure to cold. (See 

 •Catarrh/ the simple form, page, 70.) 



Symptoms. — Shivering fits; dull look; membranes 

 bluish red ; eyes close ; eyelids swell ; tears flow over 

 cheeks; painful, frequent cough; feeble pulse; constipa- 

 tion followed by diarrhea; profuse discharges from nos- 

 trils and mouth; sometimes the horns drop off. 



Remedy. — Remove to warm sheds. Tincture perchlo- 

 ride of iron, 1 fluid oz., salicine, 1 dram, simple sirup, 4 

 fluid oz., water a sufficient quantity, 3 times daily. 



Gargle : Acid solution nitrate mercury, 6 drops, water, 

 1 oz.; or, permanganate potassium, 3 to 4 grains, water, 

 1 oz. 



Fig. 100. Steam-bag for Catarrh. 



Purge if necessary. Inhale steam from boiling water, 

 in which put a small portion of oil of eucalyptus or car- 

 bolic acid, as above for diphtheria. Tonics and good food 

 during convalescence, 



