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from congestion or edema of the lungs, as the breathing is interfered 

 with hy the inordinate action of this important m.uscle of inspiration 

 so much that proper aeration of the blood can not take place. The 

 treatment should be as prescribed for congestion of the lungs, and, in 

 addition, antispasmodics, such as 1 ounce of sulphuric ether in warm 

 water or 3 drams of asafetida. 



KUrTUKE OF THE DIAPIIKAGM. 



Post-mortem examinations after colic or severe accident sometimes 

 reveal rupture of the diaphragm. This may take place after death, 

 from the generation of gases in the decomposing carcass, which dis- 

 tend the intestines so that the diaphragm is ruptured by the great 

 pressure against it. The symptoms are intensely difficult respiration 

 and great depression. There is no treatment. 



