DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS. 761 



To either of the above, 10 to 20 drops of tincture of aconite 

 may be added. 



To relieve the severity of the cough and promote expectora- 

 tion, — 



Ipecac (powdered) % 1 or 2 drs. 



Tincture of squills . . .2 drs. 



may be given. 



After the fever has subsided,. and the appetite begins to return, 

 the following may be, given, mixed in water, with the food, or in an 

 infusion of gentian, one half pint : — 



Tincture muriate' of iron , 1 dr. 



Or— 



Sulphate of iron (copperas). . . .' 3 dr. »-' 



Or— 



Sulphate of iron (copperas) 2 dr. 



Tincture muriate of iron, j , ; 1 '« 



The air passages may be steamed, in the early stages, and the 

 sides of the throat may be thoroughly rubbed with one of the fol- 

 lowing : — 



Spirits of turpentine'. .... 2 oz. 



Sweet or linseed oil '. ; 1 " 



Or— 



>>> 



Aqua ammonia 8 oz. 



Sweet or linseed oil , 1 " 



PNEUMONIA. 



This is an inflammation of the cellular tissue of the lungs. It 

 may be either a primary disease, or a sequel of other diseases, as 

 simple catarrh, laryngitis, or bronchitis. 



The earliest symptoms are a fit of shivering, a staring coat, 

 muzzle and skin hot and dry, mucous membrane red, and a sup- 

 pressed cough. Breathing is short, panting, and rapid, frequently 

 numbering 30 or 40 respirations a minute, performed chiefly by the 

 abdominal muscles, with as 



little motion of ribs and chest ». j/mm**. V v" 



as possible. The nostrils are ^dSSUmMni TO A vih ^ 



dilated, head protruded, coun- X§W5&M[\j 



tenance is anxious, mouth * vH JS||It^E~--\n 1 3 



sticky, and breath hot. Pulse j^^-ss^^^^SsrSHv t 



is quick and full, 60 to 80 per "*T j _^ fljkL . J ,« L> . J _„ 



minute, and is what is known 



as an oppressed pulse. One Fig. 995.— Pneumonia. 



