Taking cold : (the cause of half our diseases) its nature, causes, prevention, and cure; its frequency as a cause of other diseases, and the diseases of which it is the cause / by John W. Hayward.

  • Hayward, John W. (John William), 1828-
Date:
1866
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Credit: Taking cold : (the cause of half our diseases) its nature, causes, prevention, and cure; its frequency as a cause of other diseases, and the diseases of which it is the cause / by John W. Hayward. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    In the fourth stage, wl^en the consti- tution sympathises, the nervous system becomes excited, the heart beats quickly, and there is a general com- motion in the form of “ fever.” The Paets Affected in a Cold. By exposure of the whole body to cold, a draught, or damp, a person’s weak part or organ will be very likely to suffer; and there- fore, after any and every exposure, a man should fear and be on the look-out for the evil consequences, and be ready to combat them promptly and appro- priately. Should any one have put on damp boots, or coat, or other clothing; should he have forgotten to put on his neck-tie, or flannel; should he have sat in a draught, or stood still whilst perspiring after exertion; should he have fallen asleep inliiswaking clothes; should he have got his clothes wet with rain; or should he have been subjected to any other kind of exposure he should be on the look-out for the