Consumption Curable: Observations on the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases

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Author Congreve, Henry
Title Consumption Curable: Observations on the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases
Note Reading ease score: 39.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Transcribed from the 1839 W. Tylee edition by David Price
Summary "Consumption Curable: Observations on the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases" by Henry Congreve is a scientific publication from the early 19th century. The book presents the author's observations and insights regarding the treatment of pulmonary diseases, specifically focusing on ailments characterized by asthma, cough, and other respiratory issues. The text advocates for a return to traditional herbal remedies and emphasizes the use of a specific balsamic elixir as a cure for various chronic coughs and pulmonary conditions. In this treatise, Congreve outlines the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for common pulmonary ailments like colds, asthma, and pulmonary consumption. He argues against the prevailing medical practices of his time, suggesting that using natural remedies derived from plants can provide significant health benefits often overlooked by contemporary medicine. The book details the preparation and application of a balsamic elixir, presenting numerous case studies of patients who have found relief or complete recovery from respiratory distress after using his recommended treatment. Congreve emphasizes the importance of early intervention in managing coughs to prevent further complications and deems many pulmonary conditions as curable with proper natural remedies. Overall, his work aims to challenge established medical norms and promote a simpler, more effective approach to treating lung diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment
Subject Tuberculosis -- Treatment
Subject Influenza -- Treatment
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