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Show Menace of Croup. Croup is a spasm of the larynl which comes on very suddenly. Often in the middle of the night the baby will awaken with a harsh cough, and rough and difficult breathing. Sometimes Some-times the' face may become blue. The child should be made to vomit In order to relax the spasm. This Is best brought about by giving a tenspoonful of sirup of Ipecac. The Inhalation of steam will help to shorten the attocfc A croup-kettle is the best means of producing the steam. A tent made0' a sheet will aid in concentrating toe moist steam. It is better to use teaspoonful of compound tincture of benzoin to each pint of water used In the croup-kettle than steam ah)1 Mustard plasters, one part mustard and rive parts flour, as well as warm compresses over the chest, are o' value. For a child who has persistent persist-ent attacks of croup it is best to ascertain as-certain whether enlarged tonsils a"11 adenoids are not a factor. If tt,e' are present have them removed.-From removed.-From the Delineator. |