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Diaphoretics

4th. The linnin [linen] of the patient and his bed clothes should be often
changed, it is an old saying a clean shirt makes a man feel like
a gentleman. The filthy sweat too long retained becomes the cause
of morbid action and prevents the usual flow.

5th. Guard against the sudden suppression of the evacuation particularly
in acute diseases, partial exposure to cold is improper.

6th. Avoid purging in low stages unless the disease particularly
require it.

7th. As the action of the cutaneous vessels is always in an
inverse ratio to that of the urinary organs, the diuretic action should
be seduously avoided.

8th. In cronic rheumatism and other cronic disease where
it becomes necessary to keep up a constant regular Diaphoresis
flannel should be worn next the skin instead of linnin, which