The diet, rest, study, recreation, as well as the various bodily functions, should receive inelegant and uniform attention.
During fit, the patient’s clothes, especially about the neck and chest, should be loosened, nd an abundance of fresh air supplied. The nose and mouth may be held for a short time to prevent breathing, or a jug of cold water poured directly over the face from a considerable height.
Prolonged attacks are remarkably benefited by the temporary constraint which these expedients impose. The patient is induced to “draw a long breath,” and this vigorous inspiration is usually followed by a relaxation of all spasm, and a disappearance of the fit.
Ruddock, E. H. (Edward Harris), 1822-1875. M.D.
LICENTIATE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS; MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; LICENTIATE IN MIDWIFERY, LONDON AND EDINBURGH, ETC. PHYSICIAN TO THE READING AND BERKSHIRE HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSARY.
Author of "The Stepping Stone to Homeopathy and Health,"
"Manual of Homoeopathic Treatment". Editor of "The Homoeopathic World."
LICENTIATE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS; MEMBER OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS; LICENTIATE IN MIDWIFERY, LONDON AND EDINBURGH, ETC. PHYSICIAN TO THE READING AND BERKSHIRE HOMOEOPATHIC DISPENSARY.
Author of "The Stepping Stone to Homeopathy and Health,"
"Manual of Homoeopathic Treatment". Editor of "The Homoeopathic World."