82 SORE THROAT. 



SORE THROAT. 



This affection frequently is present as a symptom of 

 other diseases ; but sometimes it exists by itself, or 

 seems to be an independent disorder. Beside being off 

 his feed, the horse coughs; gulps the water as he 

 drinks, a portion of the fluid returning by the nostrils : 

 — in the stable the animal is continually swallowing 

 his saliva, each act of deglutition being well marked or 

 accompanied with a sense of effort. The space which 

 lies between the mouth and gullet, as well as also 

 between the nostrils and the windpipe — the interme- 

 diate part where the respiratory and digestive tracts 

 meet and cross one another, is inflamed — tender — 

 perhaps ulcerated and painful. All the air entering 

 the lungs, and all the food taken into the stomach, 

 must pass through this affected part, which is techni- 

 cally called the fauces. It can have no rest, and 

 would seem to be, therefore, almost incapable of cure. 

 Fortunately, however, sore throat, though here for the 

 purpose of arrangement treated of as a distinct dis- 

 order, is not often met with in an isolated shape. 

 When it does appear in such a form, it depends gene- 

 rally on digestive derangement. A mild physic-ball 

 and soft food with a warm box will generally settle 

 the business. If it is obstinate a blister may be 

 applied, or even a seton inserted under the throat; 

 and after the bowels have been opened, a few fever 

 or sedative balls may be given. When all irritation 

 is subdued, a tonic ball night and morning to strengthen 

 the stomach will be of service. 



In all cases of sore throat the nose-bag will be found 



