1NA11Y). 



not natural to them. They use an assumed tone of voice, in many cases probably 

 unconsciously imitating sonic one whose delivery they admire. Undu ifl laid 



on tin- larynx and vocal cords, which ultimately yield to tension. The ! 

 tc take the opinion of a teacher of elocution on tin- point, ami follow his advice. 



The heard and moustache should he permitted to grow, as they form the In 

 all protections t'or the throat. In men, throat all'ections occur chiefly, ami 

 almost exclusively, amongst those who do not wear a beard. It is the opinion of 

 many medical men that the beard not only adds materially to the general health 



"int'ort of the individual, but is a powerful airent in prolonging life. It i.^ 

 that, amongst the records of the older medical writers there are few referem 

 diseases of the throat, and that this is attributable to the then almost uni 

 custom of wearing a beard. This may be true, or it may not; but at all 

 if you habitually suffer from sore throats, our advice is grow a beard if you c 



The sulphuretted waters of the Pyrenees, especially of Les Eatix lloni 

 viewed by the French as almost a specific for imd de yorye des ecclcxi'i*' 

 undoubted benefit is often derived from their r 'ially when the voice remains 



weak after the other symptoms have been renio 



SORE THROAT (ORDINARY). 



This is simple inflammation of the throat, without the affection of the tonsil? 

 which, as we have seen, is characteristic of quinsv. 



The most frequent cause of this complaint is exposure to damp and cold, 

 causes which tend to lower the condition of the general health, and more especially 

 work in a vitiated atmosphere, act as predisposing causes. It is met with 

 chieily in young people, but may occur at any age. Those who have had one attack 

 are very likely to suffer from it again. 



The chief symptoms are heat and dry in -ss in the throat, with acute pain on 

 swallowing, and more or less of hoarseness of the voice. There is a constant . 

 'to cough, without anything being hawked up. Drinks sometimes regurgitate through 

 the nostrils, and there is often much pain and stiffness about the angles of the jaw. 

 From the quantity of saliva secreted, there may be an almost constant desire to 

 expectorate. The symptoms are usually aggravated towards nkrht. 



The complaint is accompanied by more or less constitutional disturbance, the 

 temperature varying from 101 to 102 Fahr., and the pulse from 100 to 120 beats 

 in the minute. Sometimes the commencement of the attack is marked by slight 

 rigors or chilliness, with headache and aching pains in the limbs. 



The inflammation usually continues for about a week, and then gradually subsides. 

 It is unattended with danger, unless, indeed, the larynx becomes affected, and there 

 :s shortness of breath, when the doctor should be sent for. Sore throat, although 

 a comparatively trivial complaint, should not be neglected, as it is apt to become 

 chronic, and it then runs an indefinite course, and is by no means easy to cure. 



The patient should remain in-doors, but need not take to his bed, rest and a 

 uniform temperature being all that are required. The diet should consist chiefly ot 



