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ture at 60S ; also have the bronchitis kettle steaming all 

 the time. 



Without doubt, many cases of severe influenza terminate 

 fatally, where the patient is made to stay in bed ; more 

 especially is this the case where poultices are not used in 

 a rational manner for aiding in the removal of the matter 

 clogging all the passages of the lungs. 



Like every other part of the body, the lungs require 

 exercise, not only by their own natural action, but also by 

 assistance through the muscular movement of the body. 

 While lying still day after day, the bronchial tubes are 

 becoming more and more corroded ; but when an effort is- 

 made to rise, even if only for a few hours, natural action 

 immediately sets in, and portions of the strangling phlegm 

 are set in motion by natural expectoration. 



Strong acids do only harm, but the mixture of honey 

 and lemon, together with the warm moisture from 

 poultices, etc., will always help on towards a rapid re- 

 covery. The bronchial tube is lined with a minute hair- 

 like growth, which is always in active motion, constantly 

 passing onwards and upwards the mucuous secretions of 

 the lungs. These restless agents are destroyed by that 

 inflammation generally known as " sore throat,' hence the 

 difificulty in then keeping the lungs clear, and the retard- 

 ing action of drugs and strong acids so frequently 

 administered. On the other hand, the warm pack, and 

 rationally applied poultices, will immediately raise the 

 vitality and natural vigour of the parts affected. 



5ore and Cracked Hands, Chilblains, &c. 



For rough skin, cracked hands, itching, spots, &c., the 

 parts should first be bathed with warm water and then well 

 rubbed with honey. If the part is convenient for a 

 plaister the cure will be more rapid and soothing. Take- 



