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Exudation of the liquid portion of the blood into the cells 

 of the lung-tissue (we again repeat) is the second and dan- 

 gerous part of this disease, and requires very different reme- 

 dies. This state of things is known by a dull sound respond- 

 ing to tapping or percussing with the ends of our finger over 

 the lungs. A cavity filled with air, and one full of solid 

 matter (as in the unhealthy animal in the former case) elicits 

 very different responsive sounds. The coarse crepitant or 

 mucus rales heard by the ear when applied to the side is 

 also another proof of transudation. This fluid may be either 

 mucus, pus, bloody or serous eff'usion. What becomes of 

 this fluid after it is outpoured ? The answer to this question 

 decides the fate of the patient, whether it shall recover or 

 die. First, it may, as in the case of inflammation of the 

 liver and lungs, suppurate, and pus form ; or the lymph 

 exuded may degenerate into exudation granules, and be 

 finally absorbed. Now, the medicines to be given are such 

 as will assist nature in getting rid of this exudation by ab- 

 sorption, and the best for this purpose are tonics and stimu- 

 lants throughout. Take of — 



Diffusible ( Spirits of ammonia - One ounce, 

 stimulant •< Sulphuric ether - Two ounces, 



for one dose ( Linseed oil - - Six ounces. 



If the bowels are not constipated omit the oil and give 

 water. This dose may be given two or three times a day 

 for the first two days. Afterwards take of — 



Carbonate of ammonia ) ^^ r ^ 



^ , . - 1 wo ounces of each. 



Gentian - - - \ 



Make into eight balls ; give twice a day. 



In addition to all that has been said, great attention to 

 feeding (light, digestible food), in small quantities at a time, 

 is of the highest importance. Bandage the legs, clothe the 

 body, and remove the patient into an airy, comfortable box- 

 stall, with plenty of bedding. Many relapses have taken 

 place from over-feeding. 



