This section is from the book "Materia Medica And Therapeutics Inorganic Substances", by Charles D. F. Phillips. Also available from Amazon: Materia medica and therapeutics.
The bromides, but especially the bromide of ammonium, will be found very useful in relieving the laryngeal spasm of this disease; but its usual connection with rachitis must not be overlooked, and tonic treatment, good hygiene, and improved nutrition must be combined for a satisfactory result.
 
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