A practical inquiry into disordered respiration, distinguishing the species of convulsive asthma, their causes and indications of cure / by Robert Bree.

  • Bree, Robert, 1759-1839.
Date:
1807
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    tremities^ as to that of their increased activiiv. In one case we must allow them the power of contracting, greater in proportion than what be- longs to the trunks from which they proceed; and in the other less. The latter state is as consistent with rational physiology as the former, and each may exist in different habits. The exquisite labour of respiration from the irritation of this fluid is conformable to animal laws, though it may seem to counteract its own purpose; but, in the early period of the com- plaint a quickness of respiration commonly pre- cedes the paroxysm that the expirations may quietly carry off, in vapour, the serum from the ca- vities: the action of the absorbents is quickened, it is probable, in the same proportion, that by the united powers of these instruments, the balance may be restored between absorption and ex- halation. If this object be not soon accomplished, the convulsive respiration may take place. It is the Difficult as Spiraudi of Cullen, which is re- peated at intervals till it be answered by the desired effect, or the pow ers of the system are exhausted by the effort.^ * See Sect. I.