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5. Adenoids, etc.
Our only case of failure, a badly obstructed one, was recommended
for operation, with success.
Real and Apparent Failures.—As mentioned earlier, I subtract 19
poor attenders from the "No Improvement" list; 11 others remain for
discussion. Two of these, much debilitated, persevered for a fair trial
here, with no success. Sent into the Observation Wards, each made a
dramatic leap in health and weight, continuing U.V.R. throughout his
stay. Each relapsed a little on going home. Here U.V.R. was evidently
an aid to their recovery when they were placed in good surroundings;
but not powerful enough to counteract the adverse factors at home.
9 cases baffled our efforts. Two were infants who were over-stimulated
at home. They were unduly excited by U .V.R. and I stopped it early.
One solitary boy was unhappy without companions and I recommended
a nursery school forthwith. One needed operation (tonsils, etc.).
Five others proved unsuitable for radiation and I suspended them. This
matter of idiosyncrasy is an anxious one for judgment and requires
completely individual consideration.
Adults (58 Cases).
I am glad that the number of mothers who attend our department is
slowly increasing. I have classified them as follows:—
Debility during Pregnancy 15
Poor Lactation and Post-Natal weakness 23
Rheumatism and various ailments 20
Results:—
Marked Success. Success. Moderate Success.
14 23 16
Four mothers ceased attendance too soon. One I suspended after
four exposures as she appeared to react unfavourably, from sensitivity of
skin. A rheumatic subject, she showed signs of disturbance of skincirculation
.
Both ante-natal and post-natal debility often produces marked
depression. I have been glad to hear repeatedly from some mothers of
the marked improvement they experience in spirits and well-being while
under U.V.R.