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of the nose. It is characterized by redness of that 

 membrane ; increased discharge from the nose ; weep- 

 ing from the eyes ; a little general heaviness, and a 

 slight degree of fever. It is that which a warm mash, 

 a comfortable stable, and some warm clothing, will 

 frequently remove without any medical treatment; 

 but which, if neglected, degenerates into catarrh, 

 cough, sore throat, or inflammation of the lungs. 

 There is, however, affecting the nose and involving 

 also other parts, another disorder of a very singular 

 nature — it is truly a specific one, and demands most 

 serious attention. 



CHAPTER X. 



GLANDERS. 



This is a sad and intractable disease. At its com* 

 mencement it seems to be confined to the sinuses of 

 the nose, the membrane of which is not characterized 

 by the usual florid red of inflammation, but by a 

 leaden or purple colour, sometimes by a very pale 

 hue, and generally so at the commencement of the 

 attack. Glanders commences with a very slight dis- 

 charge ; generally from one nostril only, and that 

 frequently the left one. At first it can scarcely be 

 distinguished from the natural moisture of the nose, 

 — it is thin and transparent like it. In the beginning 

 it seems to be merely this normal secretion a little 

 increased in quantity. It may continue in this deceit- 

 ful state for many weeks or months, and even two or 

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