Observations on the distinguishing symptoms of three different species of pulmonary consumption, the catarrhal, the apostematous, and the tuberculous : with some remarks on the remedies and regimen best fitted for the prevention, removal, or alleviation of each species : to which is added, an appendix on the preparation and use of lactucarium, or lettuce-opium / by Andrew Duncan.

  • Duncan, Andrew, 1744-1828.
Date:
1819
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Credit: Observations on the distinguishing symptoms of three different species of pulmonary consumption, the catarrhal, the apostematous, and the tuberculous : with some remarks on the remedies and regimen best fitted for the prevention, removal, or alleviation of each species : to which is added, an appendix on the preparation and use of lactucarium, or lettuce-opium / by Andrew Duncan. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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