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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    CHAPTER XLI. Of the Measles. These are the signs of Measles—fever, dry cough, discharge of tears and1 weakness of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids, and sneez¬ ing, To these, on the fourth day, are added small red spots, first in the face ; afterwards on the arms, and on the rest of the body. After four more days, those spots change into a branny substance, and shortly after, all the unpleasant consequences subside. In a few, at that time the fever and restlessness increase, and sometimes sudden death comes on at other times a slow consumption supervenes. A cough and difficulty of breathing re¬ quire bleeding at any stage of the disease. The heat and fever are to be mitigated both by their food and medicine as much as can possibly be done. To procure sleep, a dram of Syrup of Poppies, or 3 or T drops of Tinc¬ ture of Opium, is requisite. Lastly, at the termination of the disease, it will be proper to give a gentle laxative. This disease lingers in the constitution sometimes ten days, sometimes fourteen days, before it shews itself.