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Decayed teeth. 



All teeth are apt to deca3% such decay being generally due to 

 an injury. 



A decayed tooth will be found in one of the following condi- 

 tions: Split, broken, or shorter than the surrounding ones, and 

 having a fetid odor. The opposing tooth in the opposite ja"\v is 

 often found to be elongated. 



S>/i)ipto/ns of irree/ifho'ities in teeth. — Quidding of the food, 

 holdino- the head to one side while niasticatino- food or drinkino- 

 water, slobbering, chronic catarrh, fetid breath, swelling of the 

 maxilla in the neighborhood of the teeth, general unthrifty 

 appearance, etc. 



Treatment. — A diseased tooth must be extracted, and an 

 elongated one must be shortened to correspond with its fellows. 



SPASM OF THE DIAPHRAGM THUMPS. 



Caused by severe exertion. 



Symptoms. — In the region of the lower part of the left flank, 

 near the border of the false ribs, will be observed shocks which, 

 at times, shake the whole body; they are usually accompanied 

 l>y a short, jerking expiration, and by a dull, thumping sound 

 which is heard at a distance of several paces. The trouble may 

 be followed by inflannnation of the lungs or by founder. 



Treatment. — Quiet and fresh air must be insisted upon. 



Give the following: Aromatic spirits ammonia '2 ounces, 

 water 1 pint. Or, sweet spirits of niter 2 ounces, fid. ext. bella- 

 donna 2 drams, Avater to make 1 ])int. Either mixture may be 

 repeated in one hour if necessary. 



If inflammation of the lungs or founder follows, treat 

 accordingly. 



