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days. The tube can be removed as soon as normal inhala- 

 tion is possible. 



Cases which are not so near asphyxiation can usually 

 be handled satisfactorily with Dr. Quitman's guaiacol 

 treatment. One dram of the drug is shaken up with an 

 ounce or two of water and given with a dose syringe. 

 Repeat in an hour, if it is necessary. As the guaiacol 

 does not mix very well with the water, it should be added 

 to the water at the time it is to be given, drawn into the 

 syringe and violently agitated by shaking the syringe. It 

 is then rapidly squirted into the mouth and pharynx. 

 The effect of this drug in this condition frequently bor- 

 ders on the marvelous. Local or external applications 

 in the form of counter-irritants of a mild type may be 

 used in conjunction with the jguaiacol treatment. The 

 application of ice may also be tried. 



If the relief afforded by this form of treatment does 

 not become promptly evident, perform tracheotomy with- 

 out further delay. 



