256 BEONCHITIS. 



Aconite ai<(d Brtois'ia. — These are tlae proper remedies 

 to commence with. Give them in alternation three or four 

 times a day. Use the Aconite of the 1st dilution in 2-drachm 

 doses, mixed with 8 ounces of water. Use the Bryonia of the 

 1st dilution in 2-drachm doses, mixed with 2 ounces of water. 

 Persevere with these remedies so long as the temperature of 

 the shin is variahle, and the pulse remains round and of mode- 

 rate force ; but should the temperature of the patient become 

 reduced," and the pulse higher, irritable, and less round, have 

 recourse to Aromatic Ammonia and Brj^onia in alternation. 

 The proper dose of Ammonia will depend upon the size of the 

 patient, and upon its vital condition ; from 6 to 8 drachms, 

 however, may be given at once with advantage, mixed with 8 or 

 10 ounces of water. The dose may be repeated once or twice 

 a day, according to the urgency of the symptoms. 



Phosphortjs is indicated when the substance of the lungs 

 is affected. If the respirations become more quickened, and 

 the mucous rale louder and the cough more suffocating, give 

 Phosphorus 1, in 2-drachm doses, mixed with 3 or 4 ounces of 

 water, and repeated three or four times a day. It may either 

 be given alone, or in alternation with the Aromatic Ammonia ; 

 or with Bryonia, as the case may require. 



Blistees. — Blisters applied to the sides of the chest, also 

 along the course of the windpipe, from the top of the neck 

 down to, and including the breast, will be invaluable in cases 

 of acute bronchial disease. They should be used early, with 

 vigour, and their use persevered in until the parts to which 

 they are applied become sore, and the sub-tissues swollen from 

 the presence of effused serum. 



One of the best Blisters for the above purpose is made by 

 mixing mustard to the required consistency, with the common 

 spirits of ammonia. Por all necessary instructions relating to 



