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for diphtheria (see page 396). The regular treatment in the 
New York Ear and Throat Clinic is, tincture of iron 20 drops 
three times a day in water. Here is a better mixture: 
Tincture of Tron ..ccvececcseeseoesss One ounce. 
GIYCeriRGs tayo ee sttvnenstieaenes Oe OUnCE. 
Tincture of Quassia ».sseecsseceeess One ounce. 
Water <4...05% PURI yer rere Sy Bere 
A teaspoonful three or four times a day. Dr. Coffin’s 
treatment is a strong decoction of horehound, barley bark, 
ground ivy, agrimony, raspberry leaves; half ounce of each to 
the pint: to which a teaspoonful of cayenne pepper is added. 
Half wineglassful every two hours, a hot brick in the vinegar 
cloth to the feet, and an opening pill, composed of rhubarb, 
valerian, gum myrrh, and cayenne, equal parts, two for a dose. 
If the disease advances he recommends an emetic fcllowed 
by an injection; the throat to be well steamed by inhaling 
the steam of yarrow in infusion, and rubbed with the 
stimulating liniment. composed of cayenne pepper and 
common salt, of each ateaspoonful, and vinegar half a pint. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE LINING OF THE CHEST 
(PLEURISY). 
This is a somewhat common ailment. The pleura is a 
transparent membrane which lines the inner walls of the 
chest and covers the lungs. In health this membrane secretes 
a liquid which lubricates the surface, allowing the lungs to 
play freely. This membrane 1s easily inflamed, and takes on 
what is called a white heat inflammation. The causes of 
pleurisy are similar to general inflammation: colds, sudden 
stoppage of perspiration, wet clothes, exposure, and injuries 
to the chest. Treatment : Our old song, some will say—give 
a course of medicine; yes, and there is nothing better to 
begin with. After the patient is in bed put ona poultice, the 
compound mustard (page 234); apply as directed. Make a 
medicine as follows:— 
