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Mrs. B., aged 25 of, White's Row, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
February 24th, 1913, but only remained 1 month, when she left at her own wish.
She gained 6 lbs. in weight. She had harsh expiration and a slight cough, but no
adventitious sounds could be heard. She had a slight attack of Hæmatemesis.
She continued fairly well after her return, but a year afterwards, she was admitted
to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, suffering from perforated gastric ulcer, where she
was operated on. She was an in-patient of the Hospital for nearly 4 months.
If years afterwards she was quite free from cough and was able to do her
work comfortably. She occasionally attends the Whitechapel Dispensary.
M. S., aged 26, of Exmouth Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on
April 7th, 1913, and remained there for 4 months. She gained 6 lbs. in weight, and
her temperature on discharge was quite normal. Her walking capacity was 5 miles,
and her working capacity was fair. She had no cough or expectoration when she
was discharged. She made good progress at the Sanatorium, her physical signs
clearing up; the Medical Superintendent was of opinion that she should receive
Dispensary care, but she has not availed herself of this opportunity. She kept in
fair condition until Christmas, 1913, when she seemed to lose ground, and two
months afterwards, she had Haemoptysis. She died on December 23rd, 1914.
S. S., aged 38, of Cressy Houses, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium on April
28th, 1913, where he remained for 3 months, and made fair progress. On his
discharge the Medical Superintendent was of opinion that the disease was still
active and the patient had considerable amount of cough, due to his throat condition,
as well as to his chest trouble. He was informed that he ought not to work in
London, and might have fair health if he were in good surroundings. On his discharge
he attended the Stepney Green Dispensary. His throat symptoms have not
improved. He has lost all the weight he put on at the Sanatorium. He continued
at his work as a traveller for 5 months but had not been able to work regularly
since. The family, which consists of man, wife, and two children, occupies two
rooms only, the kitchen being also used as a sleeping apartment. He died towards
the end of 1914.
S. S., aged 28, of Jewell Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium on June
9th, 1913, and remained for 5 months. She gained 11½ lbs. in weight, but became
easily tired. On her discharge she had very little cough and no expectoration.
Her general condition improved, but she had very little stamina. She left the above
address just before Christmas, 1913, and her present home is unknown.
N. L., aged 33, of Green Dragon Yard, was admitted to Fairlight Sanatorium
on July 15th, 1913, where he remained for 6 months. He had very little resisting
power, and his lung condition did not improve during the latter part of his stay at
the Sanatorium. His general health improved, that is, he gained 15 lbs. in weight,
but his temperature continued to rise to nearly 100 degrees and his cough was very
troublesome. He died on June 12th, 1914.
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