First published in 1892, this pioneering nursing manual offers practical guidance on caring for patients with respiratory diseases. Written by Bedford Fenwick, the founder of the Royal British Nurses' Association, this book covers a range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options. Fenwick's insights and recommendations continue to influence nursing practice today, making this book an essential resource for respiratory care professionals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.