The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Mudge's inhaler
A proprietary device based upon a beer tankard, designed for inhaling steam. Invented in 1778, by the English physician and astronomer, John Mudge (1721-1793), first described in his book A Radical and Expeditious Cure for a Recent Catarrhous Cough. Used at home and in hospitals, the Mudge Inhaler became popular for the treatment of any illness that caused a cough.
Category: Treatments
Sub category: General
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[DOC ID:2789] Mudges inhaler on page (2)
[ID:2789] From: Dr E Harrison / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr Wood (of Thoresby) (Patient) / 1? April 1786 / (Incoming)
