Observations on the epidemic catarrhal fever or influenza, of 1803. To which are subjoined, historical abstracts concerning the catarrhal fevers of 1762, 1775, and 1782. And communications from various correspondents / [Richard Pearson].

  • Richard Pearson
Date:
1803
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Credit: Observations on the epidemic catarrhal fever or influenza, of 1803. To which are subjoined, historical abstracts concerning the catarrhal fevers of 1762, 1775, and 1782. And communications from various correspondents / [Richard Pearson]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    RECAPITULATION OF THE NOCENTIA THINGS HURTFUL. . 1. Bleeding, except in those few cases where there is evident pneumonic inflammation; and even then, unless employed in the beginning. 2. Forcing out sweats by accumulation of external heat and strong sudorifics. 3. Emulsions, and other oily pectoral medi¬ cines. 4. Large doses op Opium, in the beginning of the disorder. 5. A close and unventilated room. 0. Broths and warm animal decoctions, while the febrile state subsists. 7» The Peruvian bark, with very few ex¬ ceptions, even in the advanced stage of the disorder.
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