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PHTHISIS.
History of Cases of Phthisis belonging to Southwark treated at
the Benenden Sanatorium during the year 1911.
Examination was made by the Medical Officer of Health at the Town
Hall, when the patient applied for admission.
Case 13.—E. L., Liftman, Single, Age 19 years.
No family history of Phthisis. Illness commenced two years ago
with Bronchitis, two months ago had Pleurisy, Has been an
out-patient at Guy's Hospital since his first attack of
Bronchitis. Has not had Sanatorium treatment. Spat
blood only once twelve months ago. Has thinned a good
deal. Sputum positive for Bacilli.
Pulse 72. Temperature 98°.
Dulness and rales over apex of left lung.
Admitted to Benenden, January 18th, 1911. Discharged from
Benenden, June 9th, 1911.
Number of days under treatment 142. Gain in weight 16 lbs.
Patient reported as improved.
Prognosis—only fair.
Case 14.—P. B., Stationer's Accountant, Single, Age 20 years.
Mother is suffering from advanced Tuberculosis at the present
time. Illness commenced fifteen months ago with thinning
and blood spitting. Has but slight cough. A year ago was
an inmate of the Brompton Sanatorium for 14 weeks. He
left that Institution quite set up in health. Lately he has
fallen back in health. Sputum positive for bacilli.
Pulse 96. Temperature 96.4°. Weight 9 stone 1 lb.
Dulness and rales over apex of each lung.
Admitted to Benenden, March 16th, 1911. Discharged from
Benenden June 19th, 1911.
Number of days under treatment 95. Gain in weight 9 lbs.
Condition of disease on discharge. Improved.
Prognosis—fair.