New England Medical Monthly Volume 21 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 Excerpt: ...needle, and superintend light household duties. J. C, aged thirty, married, traveling salesman; history would indicate that phthisis had been well developed for a year past, and several times a false diagnosis had been made if the information he gave was correct. I was called to see this patient June 3, 1899. History, general appearance and physical exploration of chest justified me in telling the patient that he had tuberculosis. The following day sputum was examined by Dr. E. D. Clark, and tubercle bacilli found in great quantities. I gave benzoate of guaiacol in five grain doses each four hours, elixir of heroin and terpin hydrate for cough, and acetanilid for excessive temperature. I advised change of climate, but to continue the use of the guaiacol. June 22nd the patient was sufficiently improved and by the aid of alcoholic stimulants to take a sleeper en route for Colorado. During the following July, I received a letter from him informing me that he was much im proved, and had gained five pounds. A year later I received information that he had reached his normal weight, but had a slight cough at times in the early morning. His physician, an acquaintance of mine, was under the impression that the patient would do well if he remained in that locality. However, he returned to Indianapolis in October, 1901, his health declined and he died from tubercular meningitis. March 9th, J. K., aged nineteen, clerk, single, consulted meat my office. History of several attacks of pulmonary hemorrhage during the past two years; expectoration was muco-purulent, breathing short and labored, dyspnea pronounced, skin pale, cold, clammy and moist, countenance dull; indications of masturbation, emaciation well marked. Benzoate of guaiacol was given in five grain doses each ...