The Journal of Ophthalmology, Otology, and Laryngology, Volume 31891 |
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Page 197 - This proclivity or idiosyncrasy, resides in the nose there is but little doubt ; where else in the economy it has its counterpart I do not pretend to say, but this much is certain, that such a condition on the part of the nasal passage is an essential of periodical vaso-motor rhinitis. Two factors, then, pollen irritation and idiosyncrasy, are essential to the presence of the paroxysm, either of which being absent, the other must prove inoperative. Most recent writers lay much stress upon the presence...
Page 304 - As gynaecologists, we know that an anal fissure will cause not only most exquisite pain at the seat of the lesion, but may disturb the whole vaso-motor system, giving rise to the most irregular distribution of blood in various parts of the body. I myself have seen a most obstinate reflex paraplegia disappear only after curing a urethral fissure.
Page 211 - A diffuse phlegmonous inflammation of the floor of the mouth and of the intermuscular and subcutaneous tissue of the submaxillary region, which may end in gangrene, abscess or resolution.
Page 304 - ... alarm gong responds to the tap of a distant button. The sympathy existing between the stomach and the brain is well known, and the one will quickly respond to any disturbance of the other. It may be impossible to overcome reflex asthma and socalled hay-fever, without directing attention to the hypertrophied posterior nares or the nasal mucous membrane. We are told by the oculist that certain obscure nervous symptoms, and even epilepsy may be due to errors of refraction.
Page 204 - Cepa, which is then continued until the usual pollen catarrh period has passed. My chief indications for the use of the remedy are: immoderate sneezing, profuse, bland or excoriating watery flow from the nose and eyes; much itching of the nose, conjunctiva, and naso-pharynx ; and nasal obstruction, headache, and disturbance of sleep and appetite. If in addition to these, there be dropping of fluid into the pharynx, slight hoarseness and laryngeal tickling and cough, I prescribe this remedy with much...
Page 219 - Milwaukee, is the inventor of the best skiascopic disc thus far given to the profession. The instrument consists of a round hard rubber disc, four mm. in thickness and about 30 cm. in diameter, in whose periphery are placed 12 plus and 12 minus lenses, from .25 to 8 d. of each class. The disc revolves on a pivot connected with a brass rod attached to the wall, or is mounted on a tripod, and can be raised or lowered to suit the height of the patient. By this means the glasses can be rapidly revolved...
Page 203 - I doubt the advisability of prescribing a stronger solution. they should be given a trial in cases of great irritation and obstruction. Naphthalin, five per cent, in fluid Cosmoline or Albolene; Menthol, three per cent, in one of these oils ; or Chromic acid, onehalf per cent, in water. These solutions may be used three or four times a day if necessary, and "while they do not give the decided and prompt relief afforded by Cocaine, their continued use often results in diminution of the engorged tissue....
Page 115 - However low the atmospheric temperature, the air is raised almost if not quite to the temperature of the blood on passing through the nose alone and before reaching the pharynx.
Page 204 - Cepa 30x or 200x once daily. This is continued until the appearance of the paroxysm, if it occur, when a remedy is selected, according to the most prominent symptoms. In many instances, however, the attack is so mild or so delayed that I do not think it well to change from the Cepa, which is then continued until the usual pollen catarrh period has passed.
Page 206 - I2x was the only remedy used, and cured the case ; as no marked pathological alteration existed, no local measures were employed. Sanguinaria nitrate, by controlling the hypertrophic tissue in the naso-pharyngeal region, has prevented subsequent attacks. Calcarea phos., as advised by Dr. Robert T. Cooper, for adenoid vegetations, is of equal or even greater value, in some instances, than the last-named remedy. Nux vomica has repeatedly afforded marked relief to the nightly asthmatic attacks.