Excerpt from A Treatise on Consumption: Embracing an Inquiry Into the Influence Exerted Upon It by Journeys, Voyages and Change of Climate; With Directions for the Consumptive Visiting the South of Europe, and Remarks Upon Its Climate; Adapted for General Readers
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns tuberculosis, also known as phthisis or consumption, a devastating disease that has plagued humankind for centuries. The author explores the history of the disease, its causes, and its treatment throughout history. The book begins by describing the symptoms of consumption and the various physical signs that may indicate a predisposition to the disease. The author then discusses the relative prevalence of consumption in males and females, and the periods of life during which it is most likely to develop. The author also examines the causes of consumption, both predisposing and occasional, and offers advice on how to prevent the disease. The book concludes with a discussion of the treatment of consumption, both in the past and present, and the author offers hope for the future of those suffering from this disease. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330409879_0
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Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from A Treatise on Consumption: Embracing an Inquiry Into the Influence Exerted Upon It by Journeys, Voyages and Change of Climate With Directions for the Consumptive Visiting the South of Europe, and Remarks Upon Its Cli. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2147758925
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