William Osler is often referred to as the Father of Modern Medicine. Â He shared his medical knowledge in 1896: Â ”The Principles and Practice of Medicine |
William Henry Osler is considered by many to the the Father of Modern Medicine. He shared his medical knowledge in his 1896 publication “The Principles and Practice of Medicine.” Â It is from this book we can still delve into his mind to see what he was thinking about various diseases, including our own: asthma.
It was his ideals about medicine that transformed the way medicine was taught. Â He was well respected by physicians around the world, and his word was considered like words from the Bible.
In this way he was able to settle many debates about medicine, and push forward new ideas that were scientifically solid and old ideas that continued to have merit in the newly founded scientific world of medicine.
While he didn’t have much new to add to asthma wisdom, he set the standards for future practice and research in this area. Â He believed the following to be true about asthma and allergies: Â (1):
- It’s of nervous origin
- Various triggers set off an acute attack
- Attacks involve swelling of bronchial mucus membrane
- Attacks involve constriction of bronchial muscles
- Attacks involve increased secretionsÂ
- Flow is obstructed by this swelling, constriction and increased secretions
- Asthma and allergies are similar in origin and unique in their symptoms
- Asthma and allergies are hereditary
- Many asthmatics present with allergies (hay fever)
- Children are more affected than adults
- Men are affected more so than women (1)
Yet his understanding of the benefits of science in medicine would prove to benefit asthmatics.
Further reading:
- 1849-1919: Â Father of modern medicine
- 1892: Â Osler’s asthma remedies (to be published 7/7/13)
References:
Osler, William, “The Principles and Practice of Medicine,” 1892, New York, pages 497-501
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