02556cam a22003133u 4500 40287 UtSlPG 20260610133924.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17017965 UtSlPG en iso639-1 RX Laidlaw, George Frederick, 1871- The Treatment of Hay Fever by rosin-weed, ichthyol and faradic electricity : With a discussion of the old theory of gout and the new theory of anaphylaxis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-07-20 Produced by Bryan Ness, Griff Evans and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Treatment of Hay Fever by Rosin-Weed, Ichthyol and Faradic Electricity" by George Frederick Laidlaw, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work explores various treatments for hay fever, including the use of rosin-weed and ichthyol, alongside a discussion on related theories of gout and anaphylaxis. The book is aimed particularly at medical professionals and researchers looking for alternative remedies and a deeper understanding of hay fever's pathology and potential treatments. At the start of this publication, Laidlaw provides an overview of hay fever, including its symptoms and the various forms it may take throughout the year, often triggered by environmental irritants like pollen and dust. He emphasizes the importance of diagnosing the condition correctly, suggesting that hay fever should be classified alongside related syndromes rather than as a singular malady. The initial chapters set the stage for comprehensive discussions on treatment methods, beginning with rosin-weed as a historical remedy known in the author's family, and moving towards ichthyol's effectiveness in alleviating symptoms. Laidlaw introduces electrical therapies and presents an overarching framework that promises to connect dietary considerations and novel therapeutic approaches. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hay fever https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40287 81126 81126