The curability of consumption : being a reprint of a series of papers, illustrating the most prominent and important practical points in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the disease / by Francis H. Ramadge.

  • Ramadge, Francis Hopkins, 1793-1867.
Date:
1861
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Credit: The curability of consumption : being a reprint of a series of papers, illustrating the most prominent and important practical points in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the disease / by Francis H. Ramadge. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    DIKECTIONS FOB THE ESE OF THE INHALING APPARATUS. The patient should iuhale and exhale through the tube, for at least eight or ten times in the minute, with the lips closely applied to the mouth-piece. Little effort is required beyond that of ordinary re- spiration. As an easy posture, and freedom from restraint oi dress, &c., are desirable, an opportunity may now and then be taken of inhaling in bed. On commencing a course of artificial respiration, it is recommended to the patient to use the Apparatus before each meal, for about five minutes, morning, noon, and night, and gradually to increase the time by a minute or two each day, until it reach half an hour. Hie process slould then be reversed, and the progressive decrease of the respiratory exercise continued till it approximate to five minutes, the length of time with which it originally commenced. The use of the Inhaler should lie continued for a considerable time after the disappearance of the symptoms of the disease. Should the patient experience any fatigue while inhaling, the Appa- ratus may be laid aside for a short interval, and then resumed.