_June_ 17th. Mr. N----, of W----, AEt. 54. A large man, of a pale
complexion; had been subject to severe fits of asthma for some years,
but now worse than usual. The intermitting pulse, the great
disturbance from change of posture, and the swelled legs induced me to
conclude that the exacerbation of his old complaint was occasioned by
serous effusion. I directed pills with a grain and half of the pulv.
Digital. to be taken every night, and as he was costive, jallap made a
part of the composition. He was also directed to take mustardseed
every morning and a solution of assafetida twice in the day. The
effect of this plan was perfectly to our wishes, and in a short time
he recovered his usual health. About half a year afterwards he died
apoplectic.