A TREATISE OF THE ASTHMA. . In the first is given a history of the fits, and the symptoms preceding them. In the second, the cacochymia which disposes to the fit, and the rarefaction of the spirits which produces it, are described. In the third, the accidental causes of the fit, and the symptomatic asthmas are observed. In the fourth, the cure of the asthma fit, and the method of preventing it is proposed. To which is annext a digression about the several species of acids distinguish'd by their tastes. And 'tis observ'd how far they were thought convenient or injurious in general practice by the old writers, and most particularly in relation to the cure of the asthma.

Published by London : printed for R. Wilkin and W. Innys, 1717

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2nd Ed. Corrected. [2],xxix,[1],208p. Signature L5 with minor marginal loss, browned, contemporary panelled calf, restoration work to corners, rebacked in modern plain calf with original gilt lettered label to spine. G & M 3166 (First Edition). Floyer himself suffered from asthma for over 30 years. He recognized the influence of heredity in asthma. The above includes p.239 (201 in our edition) an important early account of emphysema. ESTC No T149465 Dedication signed: John Floyer. US$965.

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A TREATISE OF THE ASTHMA. . In the first is given a history of the fits, and the symptoms preceding them. In the second, the cacochymia which disposes to the fit, and the rarefaction of the spirits which produces it, are described. In the third, the accidental causes of the fit, and the symptomatic asthmas are observed. In the fourth, the cure of the asthma fit, and the method of preventing it is proposed. To which is annext a digression about the several species of acids distinguish'd by their tastes. And 'tis observ'd how far they were thought convenient or injurious in general practice by the old writers, and most particularly in relation to the cure of the asthma.
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(Floyer, Sir John).
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London : printed for R. Wilkin and W. Innys
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