440 DISEASES OF THE EAR 



ether is confined in the ear it causes great irritation, and the author has 

 found from experience where he has followed this procedure that while he 

 may not have observed epileptiform fits before the treatment, he has had 

 symptoms simulating them very much after the ear was injected with 

 ether and the cotton plug put into it. 



Sewell advises the application of the following liniment: 



I^. Ung. hydrarg. nit., 4.0 



Oleum airiygd., 32.0 



M. S. Apply a small amount to the inner surface of the 

 ear with a camel's hair pencil. 



The ear should be first cleaned out with wood alcohol, and then 

 apply the above. 



