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Most of the time he appeared frantic, yet unconscious; and just 
before going into a convulsive fit, he would stamp with his fore- 
feet, continuously toss up his head, his neck being the seat of 
spasmodic twistings. Next day the symptoms had not altered 
much, and, during my examination, he pulled back, broke a por- 
sion of his manger to which he was tied, and fell head over heels 
am the floor. During the forenoon he became more calm, and lay 
uz the floor, yet would occasionally jerk his head backward, and 
have slight convulsions. I continued the prostrating plan of 
treatment, only exhibiting smalier doses, and soon the patient began 
to improve. ‘The raembranes of the eyes, mouth, and nostrils as- 
sumed a more natural appearance; then the plan of treatment was 
altered, and the patient received tonics and stimulants, which soon 
resulted in convalescence. 
Among all the cases that have come under my care and observa- 
tion, I have neither found it advisable nor necessary to practice 
the antiphlogistic treatment, in so far as it relates to bleeding and 
purging ; and I can not conceive a case, so depressing as influenza 
is known to be, that would require any such heroic treatment. 
The safety of our patient depends on the judicious application of 
remedies such as are here named, and, therefore, I would warn the 
farmer against the use of fleam and cathartic in the treatment of 
influenza. Yet, after all, the best treatment may fail in restoring 
@ patient. We require aid in the furm of pure air, suitable diet, 
and good nursing. Failing in the latter important adjuncts, our 
treatment avails but little. 
Influenza is a disease accompanied by a discharge from the res- 
piratory, conjunctival, and schneiderian membranes; and the 
organs of respiration themselves are more or less involved, as 
shown by cough and soreness of the throat, lassitude, fever, thirst, 
and loss of appetite. Now, if the term influenza means any thing, 
it signifies epidemic catarrh, and the cases alluded to were not of 
-his character, but quite diverse, indicating a low congestive state 
Still, the majority of cases that we have seen do appear to be noth; 
ing more nor less than influenza; but if the above diseascs appear 
simultaneous with the latter, there is danger of persons making 
great mistakes ip the treatment, for it is very apt to run inte 
typhoid fever. 
