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REVIEW — CATTLE PATHOLOGY. 
eludes by warning against the confusion of these tumours with 
goitre, or indolent enlargement of the thyroid glands. 
The Professor now proceeds to the diseases of the pharynx in 
cattle, whether consisting of simple inflammation of the pharyngeal 
membrane, or accompanied by enlargement of the tonsils, or any 
other part of the pharynx. 
Inflammation of the Pharynx. 
Although less susceptible of impression than the nasal cavities, 
or the larynx, the mucous membrane of the pharynx is frequently 
inflamed. Acrid food — cold, and, perhaps, unwholesome air, are 
direct causes. It is common among working oxen, especially if 
the spring or the autumn is cold or rainy. Every atmosperic change 
may produce it; but it is oftenest the consequence of previous in- 
flammation in the mouth, the nostrils, or the larynx. 
Here the Professor gives one of his own graphic sketches. 
“ This disease consists of inflammation of the mucous membrane 
which lines the roof of the palate and the pharynx. It soon spreads 
to the neighbouring parts, and produces intumescence of the sub- 
jacent cellular tissue, particularly of that which surrounds and 
composes the parenchyma of the amygdalee or tonsils, the salivary 
glands, and the lymphatic ganglions. It is frequently complicated 
with inflammation of the mouth, the salivary glands, and the larynx.” 
“ The principal symptoms are, difficulty of deglutition — redness 
of the back of the mouth — ptyalism — swelling of the throat, the pa- 
rotids, and the space between the bones of the lower jaw. The 
papillae of the tongue and the amygdalae are so much inflamed that 
the tongue is swelled, and can neither be protruded from or re- 
tracted into the mouth. Pharyngitis is always a serious disease 
in the ox, especially if it is complicated with that of the pituitary 
membrane and the larynx. The inflammation lessening the natu- 
rally contracted air-passages of the ruminant, produces difficulty of 
breathing and the danger of suffocation. It is always accompanied 
by a peculiar guttural cough — one sound of which should warn the 
practitioner of the real character of the disease. It is sometimes 
preceded by fever ; but it never exists long without being accompa- 
nied by very intense fever.” 
The serious character of the disease depends on its intensity, and 
its complication with laryngitis. The abstraction of blood should 
be prompt, and repeated if there is not a manifest remission of the 
symptoms. Emollient poultices should be applied— ^frequent sooth- 
ing and refreshing drinks — aperient clysters — gruel only for food, 
and the animal should be carefully and warmly clothed. Active 
