Pneumonia and ‘Gossamers.’
A writer in the Boston Transcript suggests that a prolific source of pneumonia may he found in the use of * gossamer ’ waterproofs ‘now so generally worn by men, women, and horses.’ ‘As worn by animals,’ she adds, ‘ there is a better chance of ventilation than when worn by human beings, and the danger may not bo so great for them. Examine tlie inside of the shoulders of your gossamer on removing it; see how damp it is, and note the slight feeling of chilliness about your own shoulders. A light delicate dress is often permanently discolored by the moisture which, arising from tho body, has no opportunity to be at onco dissipated by evaporation, but is condensed by the cold of the outside air on the inside of so good a conductor as the gossamer, and in the inside garment.’
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZMAIL18880608.2.13.5
Bibliographic details
New Zealand Mail, Issue 849, 8 June 1888, Page 4
Word Count
143Pneumonia and ‘Gossamers.’ New Zealand Mail, Issue 849, 8 June 1888, Page 4
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.