(all symptoms
cognizable by the mother, and indicative of inflammation of the
lungs), no time must be lost in seeking medical aid.
With regard to the last cause (improper management), it may be well,
in reference to it, to observe, that it sometimes happens that the rash
comes out imperfectly, or, having appeared properly, suddenly
retrocedes and disappears; and that under such circumstances the nurse
will almost certainly, if not well watched, give the child "a good
dose of sulphur in diluted spirit, or a glass of punch containing
saffron," which are considered specifics for bringing out the eruption.
Nothing can be more injurious than such remedies, for generally the
disappearance of the rash will be dependent upon the existence of some
internal inflammation, or of too high a fever; for the removal of
which the medical man ought to be instantly applied to. Sometimes,
however, it may be fairly traced to a careless exposure to cold: under
such circumstances the child should be instantly, and without
hesitation, put into the warm bath.
Measles are frequently followed by cough, and deranged bowels; and
there is always great susceptibility about the child for some time. On
this account he should be carefully screened from a cold or damp
atmosphere; the diet should be carefully regulated; and flannel worn
next to the skin.
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