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institution wrote on November 14th that he did not think any good purpose would
be served by keeping the patient there much longer. He had advanced pulmonary
tuberculosis, and, in addition, his general health was feeble. Since his admission
he had made no real progress. His temperature had been constantly up to and over
101 degrees, and was not affected by rest in bed to any extent. He was of opinion
that he was not a suitable case for a Sanatorium. E. K. died on November 30th.
W. E., aged 39, of Johnson Street (now moved to Coburg Buildings), was
admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium on November 27th, 1911, where he remained
for 10 weeks. The Medical Superintendent reported that, considering the comparatively
short time he was at the institution he had got on very well. He had
extensive lung disease and early tuberculous laryngitis. There was, however, distinct
diminution in the activity of the disease in both localities. He had gained 21 lbs. in
weight, and for a considerable time he had no abnormal rise of temperature. He
was able to do such work as light digging, carrying earth, &c., for 4 hours a day.
Three months after his discharge he had lost 6 lbs. in weight. The pulmonary
condition showed some activity, and he was undergoing the tuberculin treatment
at the Dispensary until April, 1913.
Two years afterwards he was in a fair condition, and had not lost a day's work
as a crane driver on account of illness during this period, and had no cough or
expectoration; but towards the latter half of 1914 he became worse, and was
admitted to the Downs Sanatorium on September 22nd, and remained there for two
months. He made a slight improvement, but left, for family reasons. He was
recommended for domiciliary treatment. He is not doing well.
His wife, R. E., aged 36, was admitted to the Maitland Sanatorium on April
14th, 1913, and remainded there for 2 months. She gained 9 lbs. in weight and her
temperature became normal. Her walking capacity was 4 miles, and she was doing
various grades of housework. During the first month at the Sanatorium her physical
signs increased, but cleared up later. The Medical Superintendent was of opionion
that Dispensary care was necessary after her discharge. She attended at the Dispensary
for some time, but gave it up, as she strongly objected to the tuberculin treatment.
In the meantime, she had become pregnant. She had no cough or expectoration,
and was able to do housework comfortably. Eighteen months after her discharge
her improvement was maintained, but she is still kept under supervision by the
Stepney Dispensary. She is 7 lbs. heavier than when she left the Sanatorium.
A. H., aged 27, of Gun Street (now of Sandringham Road, Dalston), was
admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on December 11th, 1911, where she remained
for nearly 3 months, when she gained 1 stone in weight. Her temperature on
discharge was quite normal, and she could walk well and do hard work without
difficulty. Her breathing was good, and she was free from cough. She made excellent
progress while at the Sanatorium. Three months afterwards there had been no
return of symptoms nor any sign of a return of activity.