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head, redness of the conjunctiva, and copious flow of tears 

 from the eyes, an increase in the number of respirations, diffi- 

 cult breathing, dryness and heat of the muzzle, nasal dis- 

 charge of a muco-purulent character, sore throat and cough, 

 pulsations quick and weak, elevation of temperature, bowels 

 usually constipated, but occasionally there is diarrhoea ; as 

 a rule, however, the faeces are dry, and coated with mucus, 

 presenting a peculiar glistening appearance, and emit an 

 offensive odour, the urine is high-coloured and scanty, and 

 sometimes fetor of the breath may be detected, oedematous 

 swellings, etc. 



Treatment. — Depletive measures should not be resorted to, 

 hence bleeding and j^urging are to be avoided. Constipa- 

 tion should be combated by means of clysters, laxative 

 food, and in aggravated cases with judiciously regulated 

 doses of ol. lini, or ol. olivse, the body should be kept warm 

 by means of clothing, and the patient should be kejDt in 

 comfortable, well-ventilated quarters. The judicious ad- 

 ministration of diffusible stimulants, as the case indicates, 

 is highly beneficial, and a matter of prime importance. 

 Good nursing, pure air, good nutritious food of a laxative 

 character, and an abundance of pure cold water are indis- 

 pensable. Various medicinal agents are to be administered 

 according to the sj^mptoms presented. 



Complications and results manifest themselves by the 

 ordinary symptoms, and are to be treated in the usual way. 



In conclusion, T may say that, on account of the ever- 

 varying phases in which influenza presents itself, it is 

 very difficult, or even impossible, to assign to it any par- 

 ticular set of symptoms, and of course equally impossible 

 to map out a definite course of treatment that will suit 

 every case. 



Note. — At the earnest request of many of my fellow- 



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