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part to 20 of water. Liniment for throat : Mustard, 4 

 oz., oil turpentine, 5 oz.; or, powdered cantharides, 1 

 oz., olive oil, 8 oz. 



Fig. 114. Steam -bag for Catarrh, Laryngitis, Bronchitis, .fee. 



INFLAMMATION OF THE BRONCHIAL TUBES 

 AND TRACHEA (BRONCHITIS), 



Is of rather frequent occurrence in the ox. It is usu- 

 ally caused by exposure or such mechanical causes as the 

 entry of solid or fluid particles into the air passages, or 

 the presence of parasites in the lungs. 



Symptoms. — Pulse hard ; respirations greatly increased 

 in number ; cough frequent and distressing ; mucous mem- 

 branes purple, owing to want of oxidation; much debility; 

 profuse discharge from nostrils, at first watery, afterward 

 becomes thick ; death may result from suffocation. 



Remedy. — Maintain strength; careful nursing ; pure 

 air. Steam as for catarrh ; stimulating applications to 

 chest and throat. Purge if necessary ; injections may be 

 given. At a later time it is advisable to give diffusible 

 stimulants, together with vegetable tonics, and allow a 

 liberal diet. 



