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Suitable cases of phthisis are treated at Northwood Sanatorium
where the Council maintains two beds. During 1911 four cases
occurring among school children were recommended for admission
at the Sanatorium.
Those cases which present no definite physical signs, but
appear obviously delicate, often with a history of tuberculosis in
the family, are referred to the Acton Central Aid Society.
Through the kindness of this Society, five cases recommended
by the S.M.O. were boarded out at the seaside, or in the country,
for two or three months, and again medically examined on their
return. In all these cases, a considerable gain in weight and
improvement in physical condition resulted from this treatment.
During June, 1911, the S.M.O. specially examined 30 children
who were submitted by teachers as needing treatment at convalescent
homes. Six of these were recommended for convalescent
treatment, and five needed a country holiday. It is noticeable
that a large number of cases are brought forward by parents
for " consumptive chests " in whom no signs of disease are present,
though the thoracic development may be poor, owing to the
presence of adenoids or some local disorder.
Arrangements made for children with tuberculous joint disease
are given in the report on physically-defective children.