Breast, Abscess of, in Women.
See Milk Abscess.
Breathing, Difficulty of, occurring without evident cause or in connection with a cold.
Sometimes yields to Camphor and Asafœtida Pills (70), and Turpentine Stupes (362), or Mustard Poultices (247) to the chest. Great relief, especially in the case of children, is often derived from external application of Betal Leaves (48), or bags of hot salt. See also Cough.
Bronchitis, Chronic.
Decoction of Sweet Flag (13), Country Ipecacuanha (370), Asafœtida (37), and Fish Liver Oil (140) internally, with Rice Poultices (322), Croton Liniment (122), and Turpentine Stupes (362) externally, may be used with advantage. The inhalation of the vapour of hot Decoction of Abelmoschus (2) is also serviceable. The temperature of the apartment should be kept as uniform as possible. For the relief of a paroxysm of cough, the fumes of burning Nitre Paper (268) are worthy of a trial in all cases. A blister to the chest often affords great relief.
Bronchocele.
See Goitre.