Catarrh

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-- Catarrh is an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nasal cavities that usually extends to the membrane lining of the sinuses of the head.

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  • Catarrh - Colitis - Concentration problems - Constipation —  recent posts - blip.tv (beta)
  • Squeeze out the matter and keep the part clean COLD IN THE HEAD, OR NASAL CATARRH Catarrh is an inflammation of a mucous membrane. —  Special Report on Diseases of the Horse
  • This should not be neglected, as neglected Catarrh is liable to be followed by Laryngitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Pleurisy or other diseases of the organs of breathing, which are very serious and sometimes cause the death of the animal CHAPPED TEATS CAUSE: Anything that tends to irritate them. —  The Veterinarian
  • It relieves the catarrhal condition that is present, such as irritations of the crop and intestines DIARRHOEA Gastro-Intestinal Catarrh--Enteritis CAUSE: Inflammation of the digestive organs can be traced in every instance to the quality or quantity of food and water consumed. —  The Veterinarian
  • In November 1889 he reports the appearance of 'Siberian Catarrh, more usually described under the general name of Influenza', which was working havoc in girls' schools and guardsmen's barracks, and had laid low simultaneously Emperor, Empress, and half the imperial family. —  Victorian Worthies Sixteen Biographies
 

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