1. Acute Infections

Acute infections, such as acute bronchitis, broncho-pneumonia, lobar pneumonia, and pleurisy, are treated as acute infectious diseases outlined in a preceding chapter.

2. Chronic Diseases

Tuberculosis, see Infectious Diseases.

Chronic Bronchitis: Patients suffering from this disease should have a diet similar to that presented in the case of chronic valvular disease of the heart.

3. Asthma

In this disease the principal precaution to observe is to avoid a heavy meal at night. It is therefore important to have the dinner in the middle of the day, followed by a very light supper of easily digestible foods. Hot drinks may be used with the supper and may be taken just before retiring. It is important to avoid constipation. The diet should be so chosen as to insure one free normal passage each day.