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CHAPTEE III. 

 DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS. 



COMMON COLD. 



By a cold is meant, simple inflammation of the mem- 

 branes of the nose, which is first discovered by the 

 presence of a thin discharge from the nostril, and in 

 most cases from the eyes. 



A slight feverishness generally attends the attack, 

 and the mucous membrane soon becomes more largely 

 involved, and begins to secrete a flow of mucus which 

 may last for some time. A cough also usually attends 

 this attack, and the pulse is somewhat deranged. 



It is produced in most cases by being exposed to 

 cold air when the pores of the skin are preternaturally 

 susceptible or open, which is produced by increased 

 action of the system, brought about either by heated 

 temperature or exercise of the muscles. 



In either case the treatment must be the same, and 

 only modified by the intensity of the attack. A cool 

 stable, plenty of clothing, moderate exercise, and cool- 

 ing food ad libitum, must be alone depended on for 

 bringing about the desired results in slight cases. In 



