| Author |
Delafield, Edward, 1794-1875 |
| LoC No. |
07033893
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| Title |
An inaugural dissertation on pulmonary consumption
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| Original Publication |
United States: John Forbes & co.,1816.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"An Inaugural Dissertation on Pulmonary Consumption" by Edward Delafield is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This dissertation delves into the study and treatment of tuberculosis, a disease that was a significant cause of mortality at the time. Through meticulous observation and analysis, Delafield discusses the various forms of consumption, their symptoms, causes, and the evolving medical approaches to combat the disease, illustrating the historical context of medical knowledge and practices regarding pulmonary health. In this dissertation, Delafield categorizes consumption into different types, particularly emphasizing Phthisis Pulmonalis, and examines the causes—such as climate, occupation, and lifestyle—that predispose individuals to develop the disease. He explores the symptoms of consumption, which often manifest insidiously, leading to severe outcomes before proper diagnosis and treatment can be established. Furthermore, Delafield discusses the significance of timely intervention, highlighting the need for improved medical practices and patient awareness to effectively combat the rising mortality rates associated with this condition. The text reflects the growing recognition of pulmonary consumption as a treatable disease and the shifts in medical understanding during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Tuberculosis
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68772 |
| Release Date |
Aug 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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