Quinsy.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXII, Issue XIII, 26 March 1904, Page 65

Quinsy.

W HAT IT IS AND Il< >\\ TO I RKA I IT. Quinsy is an inflammation of the ton sils. which causes them to become •*<» swollen and painful that swallowing is not only difiicult. but occasions mu<-i> suitering. The word “ quinsy ” comes from two Greek words meaning ” a dog, ’ and “to press tight,” the idea probably being that the suffering caused by thr ailment resembles that caused by a Jog getting a grip of one’s throat. It may come from cold, following on a lowered state* of the health, or it max be caused by bad drainage. Il has a tendency to recur. Some people are very liable attacks of quinsy. The symptoms are shivering, fever, quick pulse, high temperature, headache, sore and swollen throat, pain, and dilli culty in swallowing. The swelling in

the throat sometimes gathers, comes to a head, and bursts, when matter is dis charged; after this there is great re lief, and the fever subsides. The patient should rest in bed in a warm, well-vent dated room. It is most important in all throat affections to se« that the patient breathes pure ait These complaints are very weakening, and a stuffy room will still further lowei the patient’s vitality. Inhalation of steam is very in-? ful. Il possible, procure an inhaler from a cite mist, and u»e according ♦<» given direc tions. It this cannot Im* had, an im prox is<*d inhaler can Im* made thus; I’akc i quart jub. twist a towel round tin* top funnel-wise. leaving an aperture to admit the mouth. Fill the jug three parts full of verx hot waler, and inhale the steam. (.'are must be taken not to inhale it at a scalding temperature. Gargling the throat is frequently very necessary. The be-t thing to gargle with is a one tablespoonful: boiling water, one pint. Dissolve. L'se when comfortablx hot. The application of hot linseed poultices assist, when an abscess is form ing, in bringing it to a head. When Ihe poultices are removed, the throat should be coxered with heated cotton-wool and oiled silk. o o o o o Clarke’s VZorld-Famed 81000 Mixture. “The most searching Blood Cleanser that science and medical skill have brought to light.” Sufferers from Scrofula, Seurvey. Eczema. Bad Legs. Skin and Blood Diseases, Pimples and Sores of any kind are solicited to give It a trial to test Its value. Thousands of wonderful cures have been efbeen effected by It. Sold everywhere. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes.