Experimental Researches On The Causes And Nature Of Catarrhus Aestivus, Hay Fever Or Hay Asthma (1873)

By Charles Harrison Blackley

Book Overview

Experimental Researches On The Causes And Nature Of Catarrhus Aestivus, Hay Fever Or Hay Asthma is a scientific book written by Charles Harrison Blackley and published in 1873. The book presents the results of Blackley's experiments on the causes and nature of hay fever, a common allergic reaction to pollen that affects many people during the summer months. In the book, Blackley describes his experiments using pollen extracts from different plants and animals, as well as his observations of the symptoms and reactions of hay fever sufferers. He also discusses the theories of other scientists who had studied hay fever before him, and provides his own ideas about the causes and mechanisms of the condition.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of hay fever research. Some of the topics covered include the effects of pollen on the respiratory system, the role of the immune system in hay fever, and the potential treatments for the condition. Experimental Researches On The Causes And Nature Of Catarrhus Aestivus, Hay Fever Or Hay Asthma is an important work in the history of allergy research, and helped to establish hay fever as a legitimate medical condition. The book is still cited by scientists and medical professionals today, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of allergies and respiratory diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104125854
• ISBN13: 9781104125851
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"