""Consumption of the Lungs, or Decline: The Causes, Symptoms, and Rational Treatment, with the Means of Prevention"" is a medical book written by Thomas Harrison Yeoman in 1848. The book deals with the topic of pulmonary tuberculosis, which was commonly referred to as ""consumption"" during that time. The author provides a comprehensive description of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the disease, along with suggestions for its prevention. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect ...
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""Consumption of the Lungs, or Decline: The Causes, Symptoms, and Rational Treatment, with the Means of Prevention"" is a medical book written by Thomas Harrison Yeoman in 1848. The book deals with the topic of pulmonary tuberculosis, which was commonly referred to as ""consumption"" during that time. The author provides a comprehensive description of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the disease, along with suggestions for its prevention. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the disease. The author discusses the various factors that contribute to the development of tuberculosis, including poor living conditions, malnutrition, and exposure to infected individuals. He also describes the symptoms of the disease, such as coughing, chest pain, and fever, and explains how it progresses over time. The author then goes on to discuss the various treatments that were available at the time, including the use of cod liver oil, fresh air, and exercise. He also emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Overall, ""Consumption of the Lungs, or Decline"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical knowledge and practices of the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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