. A manual of diseases of the nose and throat. ACUTE LARYNGITIS. 417 After the first forty-eight hours we frequently prescribefor this purpose: R.—Ammonii chloridi ..... 31}. Syr. scillse, Syr. tolutani . aa ^j. Spts. setheris nitrosi . . ^ simplicis . . q. s. ad. £ et Sig.—A teaspoonful in water every four hours. Codein may be combined with this prescription ifthought desirable. We usually administer them sepa-rately, for the codein may be dispensed with while theexpectorant mixture is still required. Those whose vocations necessitate the use of theirvoices in singing or public s
. A manual of diseases of the nose and throat. ACUTE LARYNGITIS. 417 After the first forty-eight hours we frequently prescribefor this purpose: R.—Ammonii chloridi ..... 31}. Syr. scillse, Syr. tolutani . aa ^j. Spts. setheris nitrosi . . ^ simplicis . . q. s. ad. £ et Sig.—A teaspoonful in water every four hours. Codein may be combined with this prescription ifthought desirable. We usually administer them sepa-rately, for the codein may be dispensed with while theexpectorant mixture is still required. Those whose vocations necessitate the use of theirvoices in singing or public speaking should be enjoinednot to use them as long as the acute laryngitis con-tinues. There is great danger of straining the weak-ened muscles, increasing the congestion and inflam-mation, and permanently injuring the voice should oneattempt to follow his vocation at such a time. Local Treatment. Local treatment consists in jQgabsolute rest for the voice, the person speaking as littleas possible, and then only in whispers. Counter-
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