New York Clipper (Oct 1915)

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46 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER October 23 THE aiPPER'S HEALTH DEPARTMENT ■T DB. MAX THOB; Sargeon-La-Clilef Amerloan Hospital: Oonsoltlng Surgeon Cook County Hospital; Conaaltlng Burgeon Sheridan Park HoBpltal. Chicago; Surgeon White Bats and Aotom Fond, etc, etc TbsM srUdei are wrltMn excIiulTely tor tbe nsw YORK CIiIPPKfl. <laestlons pertAlnUig to lie»IUi, dlMaM, liygiaBe, aeir- preMT-rmtloB, prevaiitloa ot dlMmass and ma.tt«rs at seBerml Interest to b«Bltli will !>• SBawered In tlila calamB. ADDBJBSS Alili inaUIHIES TO DRj MAI THOKBK, AMBRICAilf UOBFTTALi, CHICAGO, IliLS. Wbere apace wlU not permit or tbe eabject U mot •altable for an open aniwer, letter* will be leat to tbe appUcant peraoBaUT-t I>r> Ttaorek ataOBia not Ve expe«t«a to dlagnoae or preMvlbe In tlieae fsolomna Air Indl-rldoal dlaeaaea. WHAT PEOPLE WITH LUNG TROUBLE SHOULD KNOW. Dr. Pettlt, of the Ottawa Tuberculosis Colony, Bent out. recently, a very Instructive Uttlo pam- juilet, the subject of which l9 "What a Tobcpcnloug Palleat Should Know." I have read it with care. I was much Impressed with the treasure of advice contained therein. The principal features which impreBsed me were tbe following: "Can tnbercnlosls be cured?" the doctor queries. HU reply la: "Yer, mott emptiatically yea, U treat- ment Is b«gun at the proper time and carried out nnder proper conditions, No, if these conditions are not falfllled. There is no class of patients for whom so much can be done, and who are receiving more bad advice and worse treatment than the ^berculous InvallOx Tuberculoais U curablet While this Is true, thousands of patients receive no sdentlflc treatment whatever, and of those who do It Is applied so late or lo such an IndllTcrent man- ner that thi> rcsnlts aT« lean than, one-half of the posalbUltles. There is no serious dlseaiie so cura- ble as pulmonary tuberuukislB, If It bo treated In time, and none more hopeless If It Is u<>Klected or traeted by improper methods. 'The problem to be faced by a person who has tnbercnlosls," -says Dr. Pettlt, "and who proposes making a flgbt for his life. Is grave Indeed. It Is Terr dlfflcult to Impress a paUent with Incipi- ent tubercalosls with the gravity of his condlUon. It Is dlfflcult for him to believe that he has a ■erlous disease when he feels comparatively well; hence, when he Is so fortunate aa to have an early diagnosis made he Is apt not only to Ignore the "dvlce of his physician, but to be resentful as welL The result Is that he Is likely to go from one vhysldan to another nntU he nnds someone who Is either ienorant or dishonest enou^ to give a favorable opinion and -tiina lose the golden opp<>r> tnnlty to get well. • • • Many patients resort to every conceivable expedient to avoid the right method, and then make a desperate and fnOle ef- fort to effect a cure by correct methods when It Is too late. The padent who Is fortunate monsh to secure an early diagnosis and who will face the tone fslrly and Mjnarely stands an excellent chance of making a recovery. As a matter of fact, there are few disposes more curable than tuberculosis In ^'^.''^S*'- neglected, none more certainly ratal. Ton are the problem rather than yonr d'a- Ji'?^ difficulty la to get yon to do the rl^t thing at the right time in the right way. The tendency Is to do wrong at the right time, and when this falls, to do the right thing at the wrong time. One misuke Is quite as disastrous as Cue otner. Climate la something that worries the sufferer of lung tronbje. Hardly a day passes but a reader of THa Clippeb. In this or that part of the conn- v'' 'If'J"^ about what climate Is best suited for "'s ■miction. The following lines state the facts plainly and based upon the enormous experience ?f ^lle I have answered this ques- tion Individually to CuFPES readers, yet the utterances of the authority referred to most be cimphaaIze<L Says our specialist: "Nothing Is more fallacloTia than the belief that climate la an essenUal factor In the treatment of tnbercnlosls. In view of the fact that for generations the medi- al profession has regarded climate as the prin- cipal factor in the treatment. It Is not surprising tbat the inlty and even many of the profession Bhonid atUl cUng to this opinion. The numerous localities which have hitherto laid claim to special advantages In tbe treatment of this disease repre- sent practically all climatic conditions In all the civilized countries of the' globe, as to altitude, humidity, dryness, temperature, etc. "In country, and especially from the Middle West and Northwest, patients have been flocking, year after year to the Southwest. Not only arc thousands of lives being sacrificed, but enough money la being annually spent to have effected, at home, a cure of the curable and to properly care for the incurable. We have learned that there is no particular climate for consumption. Wherever there Is pure air, there will the sufferer from tuberculosis be able to fight his disease, If taken In time. The climatic cure of consumption Is simply a tradition. The tubcreolosts patient should be, and can be cured 'in hit ou>n eUmate, wherever this may be. * * * The indiscriminate prescrip- tion of climatic change has probably done more hanm, shortened more lives, and' des&oyed mote possible chancis of recovery among tuberculosis in- valids than.any other remedy tiiat has ever been employed In the treatment of tobereuloals. When disnster comes, as It usually does, the friends con- .^olc themselves with the thought that they have done the beat thing, and that death was Inevitable. As a matter of fact they could hardly have done. worse. In most instances life would have been nrclonged, and In . every case the patient would have been 9i>ared much suffering, nome-alckness, nnd many heart aches if he had remained at home. * * * A writer for a prominent magazine made n recent tour of the Southwest for the purpose of Investigating conditions, and reports that at least twenty thousand persons suffering from consmnp- tlon are going to that section each year, and of this number, at least twelve thoasatid die wltliln the first twdve months. The unfortunates are blindly and valnlv searching for the health which the popular delusion with regard to climate Is sup- posed to bring." In answer to the question, "What becomes of. these unfortnnate victims of their own reckless- ness or bad advice?" be says: "They are wander- ers—the Arabs of the great Southwest—^moving from place to place, having no home or occupation. Many of them have but very little money. A few stav to get well, or at least to regain health enongh to become permanent residents. Many, coming to realize Uie Inefflciencr of. climate, return to their homes to linger a while among friends until, ex- hausted by the weary search for health, and, worn out by the disease, they die, pldful eacrlflces— not only to consumption but to the popular delu- sion as to the advantages of climate. "Many patients have a fear of 'taking the cure' In the winter. This la based upon a misconcep- tion of how the treatment Is conducted in cold weather. They almost Invariably entertain exag- gerated ideas of its dangers and dlaccmforts. • • * Patients can be made comfortable nnder all weather conditions. The consumptive can hardly make a greater mistake than to go to a warm climate for a cure In the Winter." There Is mnch that I would like to cite from Dr. Pettlt's pen, but space forbids. It Is em- phasized that since well equipped sanitaria are ' accessible, the sooner the person with lung trouble avails bImscU or herself of its opportunftles, the better. You can get tbe same treatment in any part of the States aa yon can In Colorado or Arizona. Taking the matter from all angles, the expense of sanitarium care is within the reach of most people In moderate clrciunstaneea. It surely is not more or even as expensive as a sojourn to a far-off clbnate. Finally, remember tuberculosis 1h sontagtoos. A tuberculoua patient in the family Is a menace to those about him. Proper precau- tions must therefore be taken to avoid spreading the disease. ANSWERS TO CORRESPOHIDENTS. RECURRENT SORE THROAT. Miss S. C, Providence, B. I., writes: Dear Db. Thobek : I wrote you a couple of months ago about my voice. Now that the cold weather is setting In I am seeking your advice again. My throat trouble is retun^rig and I am laryngitis attacked me, which kept me hoarse for four weeks. All that time I coald not otter a .word. I must work this Winter—I simply must. Do yon thtntc tbe Temoval of my tonsils would help me some? I am only seventeen years old and fear much of spoiling my chances as an ingenue. Please advise me, through The Clippfjj. as yon did be- fore and I win be very grateful. REPLY. First of all Increase your bodily reslotance. Sponge your entire J)ody with cold water on rising. Massage, at the same time, the entire, neck until It is red. Avoid smoky and unhealthy atmos- pheres. Save your voice as mnch as you can. By that I mean—do not strain It. Have Dr. Isko- wltTi. of New York, pass an opinion whether your tonsils need removal or not. If they are not dis- eased leave them alone. It they are, let them come out. IRniTABUB SKIH OF FACE. MRS. M. A. R.. New Bedford, Masa, writes: Dbab Doctob : Kindly give me your valuable advice in Tht Cltffbb. My face Is always Irrit- able and itchy and my skin Is dry and hard. I have been advised to use lanoUne, but await your decision before: doing so. I work In a large music store where good' looks count, and must Keep my face In presentable' condition. I hope to bear from yon at an early date. REPLY. T>3nol(n'c Is all right. But In your condition the following combination will prove more efficacious: Salve of ammonlated mercury. Cold cream. Lanolin—each one ounce. Let these three salves, be mixed thoroughly and massage yonr face with same morning and night. Do not appl.y it too vigorously in the beginning. FREdCENT URUVATION AT NIGHT. MB. B. H. 9., West New Brighton, Staten Island, writes: Deab Sib : I have enjoyed reading your articles In The CI'IPFEB. I am tempted to ask if you tmoiv of a cure'tor a condition which causes me tn get up five or alx'times a night-to'urinate. Kind- ly answer thrccglL Tub Cupper and oblige. REPLY. In persons of advanced age the getting up at night a number of times to empty the bladder usually Indicates some form of kidney tronble. I would advise yon to have the nrlne examined In a reliable laboratory and let me know the findings, and I will then be more than happy to advise you what to do. ExcEssnnB thirst. D. 'Mc, Brooklyn, N. Y.. writes: Deab DocTon: I am thirty-five-years old, very nervoiiB and subject to heartburn. After eating I develop a sensation of oppression, feel very un- comfortable and want to drink, drink, every few minutes. My thirst is simply tosatlnhle. I Indalse In soda, ganger ale, beer, tea and water. I am full of water at all .times And gain weight. I am too stoat to do justice to my act Every night before retiring I place a two qnart nltcher fnll of water at my bedside, and every half hour or so I waken op and, ae my mouth Is dry, I must drink. I keep I his up all night. In consequence I must urinate often and lose a lot of sleep. What shall I do 7 Will look for an answer in Tbs Clippeb. REPLY. Thirst In some Instances Is an Individual pecu- liarity. There are persons who rarely experience the sensation of thirst; others who, without Im- pairment of health, manifest an habitually obnor- nial desire for drlns. However, persistent, excessive thirst is'Often a symptom of diabetes and of catairh of the stomach. I would advise yoa to have the uilne examined for the. purpose of determining whether It contains sugar or not If not. you must turn your attention to the stomach and bring It .n good condition. Beer is poor for yon on general principles. Ascertain the cause of the thirst, and then we'can Institute appropriate treatment Let mc know what the examination of the urine dis- closes.. THAT REHIBnOS HE. MKS. F. D., Minneapolis, Minn., writes: Deab IKiltob: I was toVl that diet wll' cure ony disease. As a eonatant reader of Thx Clippe3 I would like to know it that Is so? REPLY. There Is no one method, be It diet er anything else, that will do for everything. As overv effect has a cause, so does every trouble require Its own cure. That reminds me.of the story of the little Kirl who, according to The National UontMy, tim- idly asked the drug clerk. for a package of pink dye. "What do you want it for?' lesponded the clerk, "woo'en or cotton goods?" "Neither," said the child, "It's for ma's stomach. The doctor said she'd have to dye it idiet), and she 'wants :t a pretty color." PUFFS UKDER THE BTBS. MISS B. A., Washington, D. C, writes; DBAS DocTon: I would appreciate If you would tell me tlirongh The Ci>ippkb what causes pufflness under the eyes. I am twenty-five years of age and earn my living as a dancer. The puffs are quite marked and extremely annoying. I'he left eye Is more puffed than tbe right wnat can be done to remedy the condition? REPLY. Pitfllness Is nsnally an Indication of kidney trouble: However, It way. be due also to diseased condition of the tear duct. I would have the tear ducts examined and If in trouble, have them treat- ed. On the other hand. If some kidney disturb- ance is at the bottom of It all. appropriate treat- ment will help yon. INFLAMED GVUS. MISS O'D.. EvansvlUe, Ind., writes: Dkab Doctor: I am twenty-nine years of age- I am a motion picture actress. A peculiar redness and palnfulncss developed on my gums and I cos- salted .1 dentist, fearing that I had pyorrhoea, and he told me that it was a simple inflammation of the gums and advised me to use a good month- wash. He did not specify what kind. I wonld therefore appreciate If yon will let me know through The Qlippeb what yon wonld recommend as a good mouthwash. REPLY. Have the follo-wlng made up: Salol IS grains Tincture of catechu 1 drachm Spirits of peppermint 4 ouccea One teaspoonful of this preparation in a half glass of water makes an excellent monthwash in eruditions like yours. .1BSCESS IN JA'WBONE. MR. J. Mc. New York, N. Y.. writes: Deab Db. Thorek : About six weeks ago I re- ceived on injury to mv jaw. It was not broken, but "cracked." Yon Imow one of those "friendly trimmings." I was plastered op like a ceiling, and was told I must keep at rest as much as pnssib'e. I did. Three weeks after the trouble started, they hiid to take the plasters and bandages off because of a sharp pain In the jaw, and a thorough ex- amination with the X-ray shows, the doctor says, that an abscess la forming In the bone. He 'wants to operate on me. What do you say about It? I win not let him do anything until I hear from yon. Best regards. REPLY. Let the doctor go ahead and open the abscess Immediately. Yoa are caking chances of los ing your Jaw If you don't get busy. I am very sorry yoa dfd not give me yo'jr cddress, for I would have wired you to listen to reai'on and have the jaw trtnted at once. Tub New Yobk Clipper does not ai<pcar every day, you know, and some time neces- E<arily elapses before, you can get this answer. I tope you hHve decided to Itt the doctor go aheod before this reaches you. It Is always wise to g>vc an address If sn Immediate answer is expected. MISS PRATT, Spring Valley. N. Y.—^Your letter has been sent to address glren. WORRIED. Bos- ton. Mass.—You will flnd ocrsonal mall at address Indicated. ALEX. TODD, nagenbeck-Waliace Sho- —^Many thanks; wlH be glad to see you when here.