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blisters. — The application of mustard blisters to the sides 

 of the chest is essentially necessary. They should he rubbed' 

 over a large extent of surface, and freely and repeatedly applied 

 until the skin and sub-tissues become distended with serum. 



For instructions relating to mustard blisters, and the modes 

 by which they are to be applied, see pages 158, 159, and 160. 



Bryonia 1. — Bryonia is another excellent remedy to use at 

 the commencement of Pneumonia. Use it in 2-drachm doses 

 of the 1st dilution, in 3 or 4 ounces of water each time. It 

 may either be given alone or in alternation with Aconite. 



PhospJiorus 2. — Phosphorus is a remedy of great value in 

 Pneumonia. Care, however, is necessary in using it : if given 

 in too large doses, it appears to favour hepatization of the lung. 

 The proper time to give it is when the disease is fully estab- 

 lished. It may either be administered alone or in association 

 with Bryonia. Give it in 2-drachm doses of the 2nd, or even 

 for delicate horses, of the 3rd dilution, mixed with 3 or 4 ounces 

 of water. 



Aromatic Ammonia. — This is a remedy which the practi- 

 tioner may find necessary at almost every stage of the disease. 

 The proper dose to give will depend upon the breed, size, and 

 vital condition of the patient. See Aromatic Ammonia, remarks 

 upon, page 256. 



Diet. — For proper instructions relating to the diet of the 

 patient, see Section VI., page 108. 



THICK WIND.— BROKEN WIND. 



Thick "Wind and Broken "Wind are two forms of derange- 

 ment which in many respects are closely similar to each other. 



They cannot in strictness be regarded as diseases; but 

 simply as efeets dependant fop the most part upon causes of a 



