A serious address, on the dangerous consequences of neglecting common coughs and colds, with ample directions for the prevention and cure of consumptions : to which are added, observations on the hooping cough and asthma / by Thomas Hayes, member of the Corporation of Surgeons, London, &c.

  • Hayes, Thomas, active 1783-1786.
Date:
1796
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Credit: A serious address, on the dangerous consequences of neglecting common coughs and colds, with ample directions for the prevention and cure of consumptions : to which are added, observations on the hooping cough and asthma / by Thomas Hayes, member of the Corporation of Surgeons, London, &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    as an antifpafmodic. Where there is much con- vulfion with the cough, from ten grains to a fcru- ple, or half a dram ground with fugar, Ihould be given three or four times a day, if you expecT: real benefit from it. Given in large dofes it is a powerful drug ; but its dearnefs makes it not be ufed fo often, or in fuch large dofes as it ought, and only thofe of good fortunes can afford to pay for it. I hardly know how to feparate what may be neceffary to all, from that which might be only ufeful to feme particular peifons. Some fond mother may receive a hint from fome of thefe medicines, and fuggeft the exhibition of them to her medical attendant ; or it may teach her how to go hand in hand with him, and not to let a favourite nurfe miflead her, to do improper things. But I truft no perfon can do mifchief by lit- erally following what I advife, provided they have a previous knowledge of the ftate of the difeafe, and without which, zobatever the givers of any Medicine may think, they may depend upon it, that it is highly finful, as well as dangerous. The intention in thefe cafes juftihes the deed but very feldom ! The diet for fuch as have the difeafe unat- tended by inflammation, ihould confift of milk porridge, weak broth, fruits, rice, &c. and in fome cafes animal food, iifh, &c. may be allow- ed ; but where the fever, or cough, is very vio- lent, and continues any length of time, animal food Ihould not be permitted ; but the diet in every refpett Ihould be as ftri&ly managed, as is dire&ed