. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 460 AMERICAN BEE JOURNAIj. Our Bocwrs Hiets. By F. L. PEIRO. M. D. McVicker's Building, Chicago, III. Asthma—Prevention and Treatment. If I had an enemy, and I cordially bated him, I would, notwithstanding, pray for his deliverance from asthma! Only those who have suffered it—or have seen great suffering from it, as I have, can form any idea of its terrible character. Suddenly the sufferer is awakened out of compara- tive slumber, with a sense of suffocation, as if one's throat was grasped by a power- ful hand, and the grip so tightened as to exclude
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 460 AMERICAN BEE JOURNAIj. Our Bocwrs Hiets. By F. L. PEIRO. M. D. McVicker's Building, Chicago, III. Asthma—Prevention and Treatment. If I had an enemy, and I cordially bated him, I would, notwithstanding, pray for his deliverance from asthma! Only those who have suffered it—or have seen great suffering from it, as I have, can form any idea of its terrible character. Suddenly the sufferer is awakened out of compara- tive slumber, with a sense of suffocation, as if one's throat was grasped by a power- ful hand, and the grip so tightened as to exclude respiration. A feeling of oppression in the chest pos- sesses him, his lips are blue, face an ashy color, eyes protruding, and every gasp is one of determined effort to obtain air—air to keep from choking to death! If only the lungs would loosen, if that tight feeling under his breast-bone would relax! O if he could only expectorate, then, ah, tJie/t he would feel blissfully re- lieved! But there is the difficulty. Neither of these greatly desired results will take place unless, in some way, the troubles that occasion these symptoms are removed—at least temporarily. And what will the sufferer not do to obtain this surcease from so horrible oppression ? But before any treatment is considered, certain facts should be stated with a view to the prevention of these attacks. He who knows himself a victim to this trying condition, termed Asthma, should remember how much depends upon himself for immunity from it. His diet at evening should be light. If experience has taught him that certain food is conducive to an attack, he should, of course, abstain from its use. He should wear light or heavy flannels, according to the seasons, to avoid the evil results of sudden changes in tem- perature. He had best keep out of the cold, damp night air; if compelled to be in it, he should protect himself by adequate clothing. The treatment must be largely preven- tive. With this end in view,
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