278 PLEUEISY. — PLEURODYNIA. 



which may be sewed together ; or it may be affected by means 

 of a piece of sacking, having straps and buckles attached to it, 

 as shewn in the present work.* 



In the milder forms of Pleurisy, hot fomentations to the 

 sides may suffice without the aid of mustard in addition. 



Treatment or Pleurodynia. — The treatment best to 

 pursue with regard to this latter disease, is so closely similar to 

 what is recommended for Pleurisy, that I deem little else neces- 

 sary, than merely to direct the attention of the reader to the 

 principal essentials. 



The best remedies in general, are — Aconite 1, Arnica 1, 

 Bryonia ] , and Hot Water Fomentations. 



Aconite and Arnica. — Use the Aconite and the Arnica 

 each in 2 -drachm doses, and give them alternately ; the former 

 each time in 8 ounces of water, and the latter in 2 ounces. 



Bryonia. — Bryonia appears to act the best if given when 

 the disease has existed for three or four days. Use it in 

 2-drachm doses of the 1st dilution, mixed each time with 2 

 ounces of water ; it may either be given alone twice or thrice 

 a day, or in alternation with Aconite or Arnica. 



Hot Fomentations. — The application of woollen rugs, 

 steeped in hot water, to the sides of the chest, will prove of 

 essential service. The proper way to do this is described in 

 the preceding page. 



Diet and Housing. — For every instruction relating to 

 the hygienic treatment of patients affected with Pleuritis or 



Pleurodynia, see Section VI., p. 108 



* See Article Inflammation of the Bowels, Section IV ; or, my " Principles and 

 Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery," page 76. 



