324 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY CHAP, xxi 



the following : Stand erect, hold the head up, and apply 

 cold water or ice to the back of tJie neck and to the nose 

 and forehead. If this does not stop 

 the bleeding, inject cold water contain- 

 ing a little soda or common salt into the 

 nostrils, or compress the bleeding nostril 

 completely for ten minutes by pressing 

 the thumb against the side. 



239. Lung and Stomach Bleeding. - 

 FIG. 165. Check- Bleeding from the lungs is a very serious 

 ing nose bleed- symptom. The blood that comes from 



ing (Zuppke). . : 



the lungs has a very bright red color, 

 and a frothy appearance. The person should lie on his 

 back with his head and shoulders elevated, and remain 

 perfectly quiet for several days. Small pieces of ice 

 should be sucked and swallowed freely. 



The blood that comes from the stomach has a dark red y 

 almost black, color, and a sour taste, but it is never frothy. 

 It may be in quite large pieces or lumps and have par- 

 ticles of food mixed with it. These cases are so serious 

 that a good physician should be consulted. 



240. Sore Throat This is a very common illness 

 among both children and adults. It is due to many 

 different causes. Some kinds of sore throat are very 

 dangerous, and, unless simple home remedies afford relief 

 very soon, it is always wise to consult a physician. Salt 

 and water, or a solution of chlorate of potash, or of 

 permanganate of potassium (i part in 10,000), may be 

 used as a throat wash or gargle. 



