Catarrhal

This then is the cause of most permanent deafness, to which is given the name catarrhal deafness, because every fresh cold in the head, or sore throat, tends to start up trouble in the ear such as we have just described. ❋ Kenelm Winslow (N/A)

When from any cause this secretion is increased, we have what is called a catarrhal condition. ❋ Mary Wood-Allen (1874)

If the child continues to be "catarrhal," despite a course of this treatment, it would be well to investigate whether any adenoids or adenoid tissue exist in the naso-pharynx. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

While this increase or decrease in many instances is a natural fight of nature against the intrusion of opposing elements into the body, it frequently assumes dimensions that are most unpleasant and seriously impair the health, such as catarrhal conditions, all of which are due to poor or degenerated cells of this tissue. ❋ Louis Dechmann (N/A)

Internal causes, such as catarrhal diseases of the stomach and weakness and emaciation from disease, may act as direct or predisposing causes. ❋ R. A. Craig (N/A)

For future reference Mick, it's chutzpah, like a particularly catarrhal pronunciation of the Premier League team Tottenham Chutzpah – whose pre-season friendly against Orlando Pirates, incidentally, on ESPN was yet another distraction from the cricket. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The apartment door is unlatched, rasping like a catarrhal throat, then opens further with the singing of a female voice, and finally closes with a dull, male thud, which is the most inconsiderate sound of all. ❋ Franz Kafka (2000)

The patient generally suffers from common cold or other ailments that indicate a general catarrhal condition. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In a recent study, a high percentage of the African oryx in New Mexico -- which were first introduced to the White Sands Missile Range in the late 1960s -- tested positive for exposure to a new form of malignant catarrhal fever (MCF). ❋ Unknown (2004)

Not only is there that feeling of exhilaration which abides with those who habitually employ it, but it is to be remembered that its greatest value consists in the immunity which it confers against diseases of the catarrhal type. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Because of its reflex influence on the circulation of blood through the lungs and mucous membranes, it can influence the nourishment of the lung tissue, loosen catarrhal discharge, and promote the expulsion of mucus by coughing. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

At the first sign of catarrhal conditions with chill and fever, the local application of spirits or oil of camphor over the chest and/or nose, externally, is very helpful. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

DESCRIPTION: The common cold is an acute viral infection that affects the mucosal membranes lining the nose, throat, and larynx, and often those of the trachea and bronchi, producing generalized catarrhal inflammation. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

The resulting catarrhal discharge and swelling make it more difficult for air to pass through the bronchial tubes. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

It might be possible to describe it if some one should discover a process by which to distil from the atmosphere all the nauseating elements with which it is charged by the catarrhal exhalations of every individual lodger, young or old. ❋ Unknown (2003)

The older, her bezique cards and counters, her Skye terrier, her suppositious wealth, her lapses of responsiveness and incipient catarrhal deafness: the younger, her lamp of colza oil before the statue of the Immaculate Conception, her green and maroon brushes for Charles Stewart Parnell and for Michael Davitt, her tissue papers. ❋ Unknown (2003)

A single head steam bath will generally help a catarrhal cold when taken at the onset of the cold. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

They are used for catarrhal conditions, as well as to cleanse wounds. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

Such treatments are of great benefit, especially in cases of rheumatic diseases, some kinds of infections such as catarrhal inflammation of the lungs, inflammation of the kidneys, and uremia. ❋ JOHN LUST (2003)

The department was also looking at declaring regions, that were traditionally livestock areas, wildebeest-free to ensure against the spread of malignant catarrhal fever. ❋ Unknown (2002)