278 PIETJBISX. — PLETTEODXiriA. 



which may be se*ed together ; or it may be affected by roeans 

 of a piece of sacking, having straps and buckles attached to it, 

 as shewn in the present work.* 



In the milder forms of Pleurisy, hot fomentations to the 

 sides may suffice without the aid of mustard in addition. 



Teeatmeht 01' PiErRODTNiA. — The treatment best to 

 pursue with regard to this latter diseaae, is so closely similar to 

 what is recommended for Pleurisy, that I deem little else neces- 

 sary, than merely to direct the attention of the reader to the 

 priacipal essentials. 



The best remedies in general, are — Aconite 1, Arnica 1, 

 Bryonia 1, and Hot Water Fomentations. 



Aconite md Arnica.-^TJse the Aconite and the Arnica each 

 in 2-drachm doses, and give them alternately; the former each 

 time in 8 ounces of water, and the latter in 2 ounces. 



Bryonia. — Bryonia appears to act the best if given when 

 the disease has existed for three or four days. Use it ia 

 2-draehm doses of the 1st dilution, mixed each time with 2 

 ounces of water ; it may either be given alone twice or thrice 

 a day, or in alternation with Aconite or Arnica. 



Sof Fomentations, — The application of woollen rugs, steeped 

 in hot water, to the sides of the chest, will prove of essential 

 service. The proper way to do this is described in the pre- 

 ceding page. 



Diet. — For every instruction relating to the hygienic treat- 

 ment of patients affected with Pleuritis or Pleurodynia, see 

 Section VI., page 108. 



* See "Article Inflammation of the Bowels," Sect. IV; or, my "Prin- 

 ciples and Practice of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery,"' page 76. 



