ed before being
brought again into general use.

The urine needs the same attention as the bowel discharges in typhoid
fever.

Coughing in diphtheria, lung tuberculosis, scarlet fever, etc., sets free
infectious germs. These may be received in the person of the attendant, or
on the bedding and furniture. Care should be taken when attending such
cases.

[628 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]

CARE OF THE MOUTH AND TEETH.--A weak solution of borax or listerine is
very good. One-half ounce of listerine to a glass of water to be used by
the patient as often as he desires to rinse his mouth. Lemon juice in
solution is very good. For cracks in the mouth, vaselin or cold cream is
good. A few drops of oil of peppermint can be added, or oil of
wintergreen.

For spongy and sore gums.--A few drops of tincture of myrrh added to pure
water may be used. Colorless golden seal in the same way is pleasant and
successful.

Cloths for washing the teeth and mouth are made in small squares of gauze
or old linen. They are best to use since they can be burned immediately
after being used. Wrap one of the squares around the first finger, dip it
into the mouth-wash and insert in the mouth. Go over the whole cavity, the
cloth being passed along the gums and behind the wisdom teeth, thence over
the roof of the mouth, inside the teeth and under the tongue. Use more
than one piece for all this. This is very necessary in typhoid fever. If
the tongue is badly coated, it can be soaked and gently scraped. A good
mouth-wash for general use is the following:

Glycerin 1 dram
Soda 10 grains
5% solution of Boric Acid 1 ounce

BED SORES. Prevention and care of.--Very fat flabby people or thin
emaciated patients are liable to suffer from bed sores. They result from
constant friction or pressure on a certain spot or spots and when the body
is poorly nourished. Moisture, creases in the under sheets, night gown,
crumbs in the bed and want of proper care and cleanliness also are causes.

Bed-sores due to pressure occur most frequently upon the hips and lower
back, the shoulders and heels; those from friction, in the ankles, inner
parts of the knees, or the elbows and back of the head. In patients
suffering from dropsy, paralysis or spinal injuries, or when there is a
continuous discharge from any part of the body, the utmost care must be
taken to prevent bed sores.

Treatment. Preventive.--Cleanliness and