Outlines of medical treatment : intended as a companion to The student's guide to medical diagnosis / by Samuel Fenwick.

  • Fenwick, Samuel, 1821-1902.
Date:
1879
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    As soon as the stomacli is able to digest it some mild form of iron, such, as steel wine or the syrup of phosphate of iron, along with cod-liver oil, will be found beneficial. BiLATEEAIi PARAIiTSIS OF THE AdDUCTOES OF THE Vocal Coeds. Prognosis.—When general debility or hysteria gives rise to the complaint, as generally is the case, the prospect is favorable. Treatment.—A course of tonics, with good diet, and, if possible, change of air, is usually required. Various stimulant remedies have been recommended to be applied to the larynx, but the employment of gal- vanism seems to be most successful. The prognosis and treatment of unilateral paralysis of the adductors of the vocal cords is the same as when both cords are paralysed. BlLATEEAL PaEALYSIS OF THE AbDXJCTOES OF THE Vocal Coeds. Prognosis.—As this is chiefly the result of cerebral disease the prognosis is unfavorable. Treatment.—Where the symptoms are of a threat- ening nature tracheotomy is required to save life. No local treatment is of much avail. In unilateral paralysis the prognosis is generally unfavorable, and we have no means by which we can restore the parts to health. SECTION II. Acute Diseases op the Laeynx. Acute Laryngitis. Prognosis.—This disease varies greatly in intensity, and is only dangerous when it gives rise to oedema of