576 BRONCHITIS. 



this, how an animal that has suffered from a severe bronchitis 

 may remain * thick-winded/ 



The duration of acute bronchitis varies from three or four 

 days to as many weeks. Chronic cases are very rare. The 

 usual result, under proper management, is recovery. 



Treatment. In a well-marked case of bronchitis, and in 

 the early stage, venesection is to be advised. I do not re- 

 commend this in the dog, but certainly in the horse and ox. 

 A mustard poultice must be applied, and salines administered 

 at regular intervals. Liquor ammonise acetatis, nitrate of 

 soda and potash, are amongst the best remedies. If the 

 cough is very troublesome, a stimulant expectorant may be 

 given. Antimony is most useful, in the dog, with syrup of 

 squills. In the horse, half-ounce doses of ether or chloro- 

 form, occasionally, in cold water. Opium is invaluable in 

 the dog if the cough is troublesome. I frequently prescribe 

 as follows: 



5t Antim. pot. tart gr. ij. 



Pulv. opii gr. ij. 



Pot. nitr. 3j. 



Sacchari albi pulv. 5j. 



Mix. Divide into twelve powders. One to be thrown on 

 the tongue thrice daily. 



Steaming the nose, as recommended in laryngitis, is very 

 useful. Clysters are valuable, and purgatives must not be 

 neglected. Should the case prove obstinate, an active blister 

 to the neck and sides often affords great relief. 



