Diseases of the heart and lungs : their physical diagnosis, and homœopathic and hygienic treatment / by George Wyld.

  • Wyld, George, 1821-1906.
Date:
1860
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Credit: Diseases of the heart and lungs : their physical diagnosis, and homœopathic and hygienic treatment / by George Wyld. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    APPENDIX. quently so stimulate the shin, and so relieve internal congestions or irritations, that many might not only be enabled to remain with comfort in this cold, damp, and changeable climate, but might be thus enabled to take daily and ample exercise in the open air, and at the same time enjoy all the comforts of home. The bath has been established at the Newcastle Infirmary; and Sir John Fife, physician to the in- firmary, speaks highly in its favour in skin diseases, rheumatism, heart disease, and varicose veins. Hot-air baths have been for some years extensively used in the establishment of Dr. Barter, at Cork. Dr. MfLeod has lately fitted up a very spacious one at Benrydding, where I am told it has become the favorite part of the establishment. Dr. Wilson is also, I am told, introducing it at Mal- vern, and Mr. Smedley at Matlock. In many respects, indeed, the hot-air bath may be regarded, if I may use the expression, as the short ivay to the “ water cure.” These baths are also extensively used at Manchester and Sheffield, and are there taken by pugilists and runners, a sufficient guarantee that they are not found to be weakening. In London, several gentlemen have erected these baths in their own houses; and, when this can often be done at an expense of £10 or £20, and when the bath can be kept in operation for hours, at an expense for coals of about fourpence; and when we reflect, that by this means the entire household, viz., servants, masters, and children, can be kept in a state of surpassing cleanliness ; while a remedy is always at hand in case of acute dis- ease, or mere illness, I think the public will soon learn