An epitome of infantile diseases, with their causes, symptoms, and method of cure ... / Translated ... by J. Smyth.

  • Heberden, William, 1767-1845
Date:
1805
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Credit: An epitome of infantile diseases, with their causes, symptoms, and method of cure ... / Translated ... by J. Smyth. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Of the White Flux. A copious white flux sometimes troubles infants at five years old ; at which time fre¬ quent washing with cold water, gentle pur¬ gatives, cold bathing, and decoctions of Bark are useful, as also whatever strengthens the body. CHAPTER XXXV. Of a Rheum or Catarrh, commonly called a Cold in the Head. This complaint is often very troublesome to children, particularly those at the breast, in whom the power of breathing through the nose is often obstructed, by the increased accumulation of mucus, which ought to be cleared away and the nostrils afterwards anointed with some Spermaceti, or some si¬ milar soft and smooth application ; but if the discharge is great, gentle purgatives should be given, and a blister laid on the back. G