In this complaint, next to occasional vomiting, the daily use of
the warm bath is most useful. Bleeding may sometimes be useful, to
prevent inflammation of the internal membranes, or cupping between
the neck and shoulders. Gentle antimonial emetics should be given
repeatedly, because the symptoms are always relieved when the child
vomits.
_Parisian Remedy._
Take of sulphuret of potass,
tincture of fox-glove, each, 1 dram,
extract of liquorice root, 2 drams,
almond emulsion, 6 oz.
gum arabic powder, 3 drams.
Mix.
A dessert-spoonful to be given to a child from three
to six years of age; a table-spoonful from six to ten;
two dessert-spoonsful from ten to fifteen; and two
table-spoonsful from fifteen to twenty; three times a day.
_Embrocation for Hooping Cough._
Take of emetic tartar, 2 drams,
boiling water, 2 oz.
tincture of cantharides, 1 dram,
oil of wild thyme, 3 drams.
Mix.
A dessert-spoonful to be rubbed upon the chest every
night and morning.
_Regimen, &c._
A frequent change of air is exceedingly useful in hooping cough,
particularly short voyages at sea; at the same time flannel is to
be worn next the skin. Young children should lie with their heads
and shoulders raised; and when the cough occurs, they ought to be
placed on their feet and bent a little forward, to guard against
suffocation. The diet should be light, and the drink warm and
mucilaginous.