_January_ 31st. Mr. T----, of A----, AEt. 81. Great difficulty of
breathing, so that he had not lain in bed for the last six weeks, and
some swelling in his legs. These complaints were subsequent to a very
severe cold, and he had still a troublesome cough. He told me that at
his age he did not look for a cure, but should be glad of relief, if
it could be obtained without taking much medicine. I directed an
Infusion of Digitalis, a dram to eight ounces, one spoonful to be
taken every morning, and two at night. He only took this quantity; for
in four days he could lie down, and soon afterwards quitted his
chamber. In a month he had a return of his complaints, and was
relieved as before.