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PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Hoarseness

Categories: Respiratory Diseases

1. Rest of the voice and if the
case is severe keep in bed in a room with an even temperature and the air

saturated with moisture from a steaming teakettle, etc.



2. An ice bag on the throat or cold water cloths to the front of the

throat often give relief.



3. Tincture of Aconite. This is given in the beginning when there is

fever. The dose depends upon the age, and the amount of fever. You can

give it to a child by putting one drop of aconite in twelve teaspoonfuls

of water and then give one teaspoonful every one to three hours according

to the case. For an adult you can put ten drops of aconite in ten

teaspoonfuls of water and give one teaspoonful every hour or two.



4. Citrate of Potash is given every four to five hours in adults.



5. Full dose of five grains of Dover's powders at night for the irritating

cough.



6. For a cough, for a child one year old you can give one-half

teaspoonful, every two hours, of the following:--



Syrup of Dover's powder 1 fluid dram

Tincture of Aconite 10 drops

Simple syrup Enough to make two ounces



Shake before using.





TICKLING IN THROAT. Mothers' Remedies. Mullein Leaf Smoke Beneficial

for. "Smoke dried mullein leaves, just a few puffs are needed, and should

be drawn into the throat. Myron H. Grinnel of Albion, Mich., says his

grandmother always gathers mullein leaves for this purpose and finds them

an excellent remedy. Too much would cause dizziness." Mullein leaves are

good for inflamed membranes like the ear and throat. If a person does not

wish to gather the leaves themselves they may buy them at a drug store.



2. Tickling in Throat, Good Northern Canada Remedy for. "Chew some of the

bark of slippery elm and gargle the throat with saliva. This stops

tickling in a few minutes."





3. Tickling in Throat, Tested Gargle for. "Gargle from four to six times

daily with following:--



Strong Sage Tea 1 pint

Salt 2 tablespoonfuls

Cayenne Pepper 2 tablespoonfuls

Vinegar 2 tablespoonfuls

Honey 2 tablespoonfuls



Mix thoroughly and bottle for use."



The above ingredients are all excellent for sore throat and it is an old

tried remedy and can easily be obtained. If it is too strong dilute with

warm water to the desired strength.





SWELLING OF THE GLOTTIS. (Oedematous Laryngitis. Oedma of the



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