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lung. He gained from 12 to 15 pounds; his normal weight much improved.

Case 16.-J. M., March 23, 1905. Considerable involvement of the left lung. Old involvement at apex, but the active process was confined to base of left lung; while under treat

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ment he had several hemorrhages. He returned to his home. in Alabama in September, and a letter just received states that he is weighing 165 pounds and never felt or appeared to be better. He is weighing 17 pounds more than he ever weighed before treatment.

Case 17.-Miss H. J., May 7, 1903. Had involvement of the left apex and thickening of the pleura at the base of the same jung. There was a great deal of precordial pain, pulse fast and irregular, abdomen swollen, and there was also edema of the feet and ankles. Treatment was given for three months, when she had apparently recovered, and is now enjoying the best of health and weighing more than for years

Case 18.-E. S., May 1, 1905. Marked consolidation in both lungs with many rales. The case was a very grave one. He

had been in Denver about one year and lost about thirty pounds since coming. He gained nineteen pounds the first month and, at the present time, is weighing more than ever before and looks the picture of health. (See Figs. 1 and 2.)

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Case 19.-J. Y. There was considerable involvement of both apices, some fever and rapid pulse. Under treatment he gained in weight very rapidly, and was dismissed from treatment and allowed to return to Georgia in September. He is still doing well, and delighted with his condition.

Case 20.-R. E. N. A desperate case. Skiagraph shows miner's infection. (See Fig. 3.) He was compelled to be carried to the office at the beginning of treatment, but improved so that afterwards he could walk for blocks. It was impossible, however, to expect much improvement, as may be judged by the accompanying skiagraph (Fig. 3), though the improvement was marked, and he is now doing well.

Case 21.-J. O. Was treated three weeks, gaining 6% pounds the first week and has steadily improved since. The involvement was slight.

Case 22.-S. B. Desperate case. The skiagraph (Fig. 4) shows mineral and dust in lungs in great quantity. He improved during treatment, but has been lost sight of.

Case 23.-A. L. B. Involvement extreme. He had slight fever in the afternoon, with very weak and irregular pulse.

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There was effusion in the left pleural cavity, as shown by the skiagraph (Fig. 5.) Under treatment the effusion disappeared, the pulse improved, the temperature became normal, and the patient gained 12 pounds. He has now been dismissed from treatment for six months, during which time he has held his own and even gained in weight while doing some work-earning his own living. A remarkable improvement is shown by skiagraphs, taken before and after treatment.

Case 24.-H. B. Was under treatment for six weeks. There was very marked improvement. He returned to St. Louis on account of illness of his parents and had fared so well that it has not been necessary for him to return to Colorado.

Case 25.-J. L. P. Had considerable involvement of the right lung. He gained five pounds in the first month and gave

up treatment and went to work. He returned in two weeks and had lost all he had gained. It was impossible to persuade him to be patient or rest, and was therefore advised to abandon treatment until he could give it his attention.

Case 26.-A. W. Y. There was extensive involvement of the upper lobe and apex of the left lung as well as the right

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apex and a very badly involved larynx. He was advised that a laryngologist should look after the local treatment of his throat. His first series of treatment of two months was rather disappointing. After four or six weeks' rest treatment was resumed, and then the improvement was marked. He now looks and feels splendidly. His larynx is improved and his general condition good.

Case 27.-G. H.

Case 28.-S. H. pounds in one month.

Improvement marked.

Improvement very marked; gained 19

Case 29.-Mr. M. Involvement not serious, but heart very badly affected by altitude. He responded to treatment and is now improved, with lungs and heart doing finely six months after dismissal.

Case 30.-Miss W. Was almost a skeleton, weighing but 88 pounds. It was with difficulty she could get to the office. The

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whole of the left lung was badly involved and there was one cavity in the left apex, with the larynx also seriously involved. She now weighs 100 pounds, goes here and there as she pleases, and is not taken for an invalid until she speaks. Her throat, as well as her general condition, has made a very satisfactory improvement.

Case 31.-W. L. D. the apex of the right.

Has the entire left lung involved and
After completing his course of treat-

ment, I advised him to go to Phoenix, Ariz., for the winter. He writes that he is doing finely.

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