The Treatment of Hay Fever by rosin-weed, ichthyol and faradic electricity
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"The Treatment of Hay Fever by Rosin-Weed, Ichthyol and Faradic Electricity" by George Frederick Laidlaw, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores various treatments for hay fever, including the use of rosin-weed and ichthyol, alongside a discussion on related theories of gout and anaphylaxis. The book is aimed particularly at medical professionals and researchers looking for alternative remedies and a deeper understanding of hay fever's
pathology and potential treatments. At the start of this publication, Laidlaw provides an overview of hay fever, including its symptoms and the various forms it may take throughout the year, often triggered by environmental irritants like pollen and dust. He emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the condition correctly, suggesting that hay fever should be classified alongside related syndromes rather than as a singular malady. The initial chapters set the stage for comprehensive discussions on treatment methods, beginning with rosin-weed as a historical remedy known in the author's family, and moving towards ichthyol's effectiveness in alleviating symptoms. Laidlaw introduces electrical therapies and presents an overarching framework that promises to connect dietary considerations and novel therapeutic approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Laidlaw, George Frederick, 1871- |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17017965 |
| Title |
The Treatment of Hay Fever by rosin-weed, ichthyol and faradic electricity With a discussion of the old theory of gout and the new theory of anaphylaxis |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Griff Evans and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RX: Medicine: Homeopathy |
| Subject | Hay fever |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40287 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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