This Psychic Reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 21st day of September, 1937, in accordance with request made by the mother - Mrs. [934], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Frank H. Scattergood.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here, [1208]; this we have had before.
2. The acute conditions in the present arise from the congestions from cold and inflammation in the bronchi and the lung itself.
3. This is rather serious, and there needs be those measures taken to check the temperature which causes the inflammation; for it arouses not only the disturbances in the organs but the latent infectious forces which make for the deeper disturbance to the system.
4. As we find in the present, we would keep the inhalations or the room or air ladened with the fumes; but these we would change somewhat from those being used. Prepare same in this manner:

   Tincture of Benzoin (NOT the Compound).....1 ounce,
Oil of Eucalyptus........................1/2 ounce,
Oil of Turp..............................1/4 ounce.

   Put these together. Use a teaspoonful of the mixture in the croup cup, or in the boiling water, so that the fumes are inhaled.
5. We would massage the body with the Camphorated Oil; but let the massage be AFTER an Osteopathic adjustment or treatment.
6. Then about every two to three hours, until there is the release from the rattling and the heaviness, we would give about ten to fifteen drops of the Syrup of Squill at a dose.
7. In the late evening, if there is not relief, then we would call the physician for the use of the deeper measures for same.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) Any specific directions regarding the Osteopathic treatment?
   (A) To relieve the pressure, that the air may be the better through the lungs, and reduce the temperature. Use the rectal thermometer for the temperature.
10. (Q) What about the nourishment?
    (A) There will be very little, but the regular combinations of the milk as it has been taken would be the preferable; with, of course, a little of the citrus fruit juices.
11. (Q) Any other directions as to keeping down temperature?
    (A) These as we find in the immediate are the conditions to be used.
12. We are through for the present.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 1208-8 on 8/12/37. Baby now sick with cold, on verge of pneumonia.

REPORTS

1. 9/22/37 Mother's report: "The Osteopathic treatment relaxed him and he was much better for quite a while. We could not get the plain Tincture of Benzoin, so had to use the Compound. Around 10 o'clock he was coughing hoarsely, his chest seemed tight, so we had Dr. Taylor. He gave prescription for cough syrup, suggested Vicks on flannel poultice, and Syrup of Ipecac to make him vomit in case he got choked up. Continuing the Syrup of Squill, he was better for an hour or so after we got the Doctor's prescription filled; we gave him 2 or 3 doses of the cough syrup during the nite, which seemed to loosen his chest and hoarseness; also used Vicks Drops, and once or twice the Syrup of Ipecac, tho he never vomited. He got up quite a bit of yellow phlegm when he sneezed several times. Couldn't breathe long at a time lying down, had to sit up and hold him most of night. This morning his chest seems better but still hard for him to breathe thru nose. Started giving Castoria for eliminations."
2. 9/22/37 - 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. Questions brought, phoned, by [934] and [1005]. "Baby no worse apparently, but certainly no better - apparently. We want to know about what part of Dr. Taylor's suggestions to follow through tonight, if any, and what changes to make. Dr. T. apparently doesn't consider he has anything but an ordinary cold - doesn't take into consideration the infectious condition suggested in the Rdg." 1. May anything be substituted for the Oil of Turp (which is the Oil of Turpentine without the iron)? 2. Should the cough syrup be continued, as prescribed by Dr. Taylor? 3. Should the Ipecac be given? 4. Should the Vicks Salve be used in his nose instead of the Vicks Drops? 5. Should the Vicks and flannel be put on his chest and back tonight? 6. Should we continue the Camphorated Oil rubs? 7. Which is better, the Vicks or Oil, or should both be used? 8. What about ventilation in the room? 9. Should a window be open in the room with the body? 10. Should the tent method for the fumes be used? 11. Is he being kept too warm? 12. Is he dressed too warmly? 13. Is it dangerous for him to perspire so? 14. Any suggestions we may give to Dr. Taylor in regard to treating this condition? Does Dr. T. understand his condition? 15. Should he have another osteopathic treatment? Or just ask, what methods used last night should be continued tonight, and what others added or left off?
3. 9/22/37 See 1208-10.

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