The people's common sense medical adviser in plain English, or, Medicine simplified . not. It isonly a sensation transmitted to these parts by nerves, the fila-ments of which are distributed to that portion of the mucousmembrane which the fluid does not reach, just as a sensation istransmitted to the little finger \)y a blow upon the elbow. Now, in order to be most successful in curing catarrh, it is neces-sary that the remedy should reach and be thoroughly applied to CHK«)N1(: NASAL CATAUfiM. 1 t all the (i^ected pdrts. Tliis can be accomplished in <»nly oneway,which is by In/drostatir pre
The people's common sense medical adviser in plain English, or, Medicine simplified . not. It isonly a sensation transmitted to these parts by nerves, the fila-ments of which are distributed to that portion of the mucousmembrane which the fluid does not reach, just as a sensation istransmitted to the little finger \)y a blow upon the elbow. Now, in order to be most successful in curing catarrh, it is neces-sary that the remedy should reach and be thoroughly applied to CHK«)N1(: NASAL CATAUfiM. 1 t all the (i^ected pdrts. Tliis can be accomplished in <»nly oneway,which is by In/drostatir preni^ure. Tlie anatomy of the nasalpassages, and the various chambers and tubes that communicatetherewith, is such that they cannot be reached with fluid admin-istered with any kind of a syringe, inhaling tuV)e or instrument,except one constructed to apply it upon the principle abovestated. Such an instrument is the Nsisal Douche. In using this instrument the fluid is forced into every portionof the air passages of the head by its own weight, no snuffingbeing required. Fof. This cut illuslralea the niiinner of using ray Nasiil Douche. uo:{. l>ireitioiiM lor ii<«iii;; llr. Saj^es^ CatarrhRemedy wttli tlli!« llli^trilllieilt. To cleanse out thepassages, previous to applying the Catarrh Remedy Fluid, takeone quart of soft water, add to it two large tablespoonfuls ofcommon salt, and shake it up once in a while until all is dis-solved. Put the bottle, or reservoir, on a shelf, or hang it up, so 478 COMMON SENSE MEDICAL, ADVISER. that it shall be a little higher than the head, fill the reservoirwith the salt and water, pressing the tube between the thumband finger so as to prevent the fluid from escaping through it;introduce the nozzle at the end of the tube into one nostril,pressing it in far enough to close the entrance of the passage sothat no fluid can escape by the side of the tube, breathe throughthe mouth, avoid swallowing, and allow the fluid to flow. Thesoft p
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