248 LAEYNGITIS. 



In numerous cases, a large Abscess will gradually form 

 within the submaxillary space ; which, until ripe, and the con- 

 tents are evacuated, will increase the severity of the general 

 symptoms. 



If the excessive soreness of the larynx does not partly sub- 

 side within two or three days after the free exit of purulent 

 matter from the nostrils, or after the evacuation of the contents 

 of an abscess within the submaxillary space. Scarlatina may 

 probably supervene. 



Pathognomonic Symptoms. — The Pathognomonic Symp- 

 toms of this disease are — excessive tenderness ivitliin the larynx 

 (which is evinced by the animal on slight outward pressure of 

 the organ), accompanied with a spasmodic, suffocative cough; 

 the hreathing also heing attended ivith snoring and wheezing 

 sounds, tvhich arise ivithin the larynx. 



Causes. — Exposure of the animal to cold and wet. 



Treatment. — The best remedies in general for this disease 

 are, Mercurius, Belladonna, Hepar Sulph., Ehus Toxicodendron; 

 also. Poultices, Fomentations, Steaming the head, Blisters to the 

 neck, and, in numerous instances, the operation of Tracheotomy. 

 Mercurius, Belladonna, Hepar Sulphuris, and Ehus 

 Toxicodendron. — These medicines are to be used in the 

 manner described at page 228, in the article "Epizootic Catarrh." 



Poultices and Fomentations. — These are also to be 

 applied in manner as directed at pages 153 and 156. It will 

 often prove beneficial, if the limbs of the patient are fomented 

 in addition to the neck. This practice soothes the system, and 

 affords comfort and quiet to the animal. Eor directions relating 

 to it, see page 156. 



