Asthma Through the Ages
The understanding of asthma evolved significantly in the 17th and 18th centuries, yet this knowledge did not translate into effective treatments for sufferers. As cities grew and the industrial revolution took hold, the quality of life for asthmatics often worsened, despite a plethora of dubious remedies offered by physicians. Many treatments, ranging from snake liver to asthma-specific cigarettes, were not only ineffective but could also be harmful, highlighting the chaotic landscape of medical advice during this period.In this clip
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